Ralph Waldo Emerson School

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Irvan Pridgeon

Position: Paraprofessional

How long have you worked in education?  13 years

What is/are your favorite hobby/hobbies?  Coaching, playing basketball. 

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Jamaica

Are you a sports fan?  What is your favorite team(s)?  Yes, Oakland Raiders.   

What is one thing you couldn’t live without?  food

On the weekends, you can find me working at Fiserv Forum.

What is your favorite food?  Chicken.

Do you have a favorite tradition or holiday?  Thanksgiving

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?  A basketball player in the NBA

Can you change a car tire? Yes.

What is your least favorite household chore?  Washing dishes

The best part about my job is making a kid smile.

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