Meet Amy Boyer
For the rest of the school year, we'll feature an occasional series in the Neighbor section introducing readers to the men and women who sit in the corner offices of schools across DuPage County.
Beyond learning why they entered education, you'll find personal details, such as whether they head to the North or South Side for a baseball game. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we have.-- Catherine Edman
Amy Boyer, principal, Park View Elementary, Glen Ellyn Elementary District 89
Age: 36
Family: Parents, an older sister, her husband and twin nieces
Grew up in: Crescent City, Ill.
Your ultimate pet: I wish I had time for a pet. If I could own a pet, I would look for the perfect dog.
What's your education philosophy in one sentence? All children can learn.
How did you wind up in education? I would play school all the time when I was growing up. I had my own desk and many workbooks I would work through. My mom is a high school secretary, and I would go to her school until she was finished with her work for the evening. I literally grew up in the schools.
What is your dream vacation? Any place by the water. I would be happy by an ocean or a lake.
If you won the biggest lottery in history you'd #8230; pay off all my debts, invest some of the money, donate to charity and travel the world.
Favorite reality show? When I had time to watch TV, it was "Survivor."
Cubs or Sox? Sox.
Musical guilty pleasures: Any type of music.
Bungee jumping, rappelling or parachuting? I would not choose any of the options!
What lasting impression do you hope to leave? That I always made decisions based on what is best for children.
What's the worst influence on today's youth? The media.
Thing that makes today's students distinct? Their exposure to the rapidly changing technology.
If I could change one thing about the world it would be #8230; acceptance of all.
If I could paint my office any color it would be #8230; any calming color!