Udoro Gatewood

• Name: Udoro Gatewood
• Hometown: Houston, Texas
• Family: Husband, Marquis; one daughter
• Movie Star name (first pet + street you grew up on): Nada Campeachy
• Pets: None, but I can't wait to have a puppy
• Most embarrassing moment: I stood in front of my class, staring at a student; it seemed like forever. Why? I was trying to remember her name without making her feel bad. I finally broke the silence and asked, "What's your name sweetie? I do know it, but I feel as though my brain is being shared."
• If you could be a celebrity for a day, who whould you be? I would be Oprah. My husband wouldn't mind marrying her. Ha ha!!
• When you were ten, what did you want to be? A pediatrician
• Favorite music: Neo-soul, Contemporary Christian, R&B
• Favorite place in the world, and why: Philippines: This is my second home because of the people that are there. Our mission trips allow us to meet newfound friends who are also our family.
• Favorite type of food: I love Oriental/South Pacific cuisines: Tai, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino food!! Yum!!
• Favorite web site:
• Plain M&M's or Peanut? Peanut
• Coffee or Tea? Coffee
• Pen or Pencil? Pen
• Unusual item you found on Tides: I may be the only one, but I get awestruck by the different types of receipts that were collected from different people, especially those dealing with slaves.
• Unexpected item found on Tides: Right at this moment, I do not think thatthere would be anything that I would add. I am looking forward to implementing the vitural field trips into my lessons!