Gustafson

Gustafson in all his glory

Mr. Gustafson is a friendly and well liked “out of school specialist.” He is the president of the ESP Union for the district. His jokes are always well timed and delivered with a smirk. If you know Gus then you know good humor.

Q: How lucky are you and why?

Mr. Gustafson: I am very lucky. I like to think I’ve been at the right place at the right time.

Q: If you were on an island what monster would you run into?

Mr. Gustafson: Big Foot. Definitely Big Foot.

Q: What is the best gift you’ve ever given or received?

Mr. Gustafson: Ooo! I made a scarf for christmas, for my wife. I arm knitted it all by myself.

Q: What is your least favorite thing about humanity?

Mr. Gustafson: Prejudice.

Q: If you were eighty years old what would you tell your children?

Mr. Gustafson: Well, I’m almost eighty now! Hmm.. I would tell them to enjoy life; everyday. I hate that saying but it’s true.

Q: Do you want students to like you?

Mr. Gustafson: I want students to respect me. They don’t have to like me but I think that they should respect me.

Q: Do you have any good quotes from your parents or students you’ve crossed paths with?

Mr. Gustafson: I’m eighty, remember? I don’t remember things anymore. Koz always says, “Eat up. Enjoy your meal. It may be your last.”

Q: What song best describes your work ethic?

Mr. Gustafson: “Come Sail Away” by Styx

Q: What is your best and worst purchase?

Mr. Gustafson: My best purchase has to be a projector that I had bought for $1.57. I thought it was $157.00! And my worst purchase would probably have to be a car.

Q: What do you think about when you’re alone in your car? Do you jam to your music?

Mr. Gustafson: I don’t like talk radio. I do listen to music and I do crank it up a little bit.

Q: How many windows are in New York?

Mr. Gustafson: Five Million

Q: Could you see yourself attending Vanguard?

Mr. Gustafson: No, my parents wouldn’t have allowed it.

Q: Do you focuses on strengths or weaknesses?

Mr. Gustafson: Definitely strengths. If you build off strengths you can fix your weaknesses.