Getting to know our staff: Diane Kivler

What are your hobbies outside of school?

  • Watching sports, attending sporting events, running my photography business (not really a hobby), and spending time with my family

 

What is something most people don’t know about you?

  • I was an assistant coach for the 2012 softball state champs here at GNA. I’m also a huge music fan.

 

If you could meet one person, living or dead, who would it be? Why?

  • Jim Leyland. Old manager from the Pittsburgh Pirates. I’m a HUGE Pirates fan!

What is your favorite band – or – who is your favorite singer?

  • One of my favorite bands has to be Fleetwood Mac.

 

What is your favorite song of all time?

  • That’s a tough one. I LOVE music. Wonderwall by Oasis.

 

What is your favorite place to eat?

  • Lum’s Fernbrook Inn

 

What is the most unique place you’ve ever visited? Why?

  • There was a place in Jamaica called the “Blue Hole.” We were able to jump off cliffs and waterfalls. The water was the bluest blue I have ever seen.

 

Do you have any pets? If so, what are they?

  • Yes! Two dogs that are Boston Terriers. Their names are Samson and Rocco.

 

What is the most outrageous thing that has happened to you while working at GNA?

  • Nothing “outrageous” happened as an employee, but a few interesting moments happened when I was a student.

 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

  • Tapping!!

 

What inspired you to work in education?

  • Well I don’t really work with the students, but I was happy to be employed by my alma mater.

 

What do you like most about working for the GNA school district?

  • I grew up in this district; it’s home to me.

 

What is your biggest piece of advice for students?

  • Try and make the best of things. Be a kid, everyone grows up too fast anymore. And of course, ALWAYS be true to yourself.