Name: Rob Williams.

Personal Info: Married to a wonderful Mexican senorita, Dagmar Adrianna Ferriz Martinez. After meeting on Boxing Day we got married 4 months later.

Occupation: Grade 6-7 teacher at Como Lake Middle School in Coquitlam BC, Canada.

Place of Birth: Victoria BC, Canada

Present Location: Port Moody BC, Canada

Hobbies: Drawing, writing, reading, biking, music, Neopets, cheering on the Canucks.

Favorite Kid's Books: Tales of a Forth Grade Nothing (Judy Blume), We Share Everything (Robert Munsch), Leon and the Spitting Image ( Allen Kurzweil), The Bone Collector's Son ( Paul Yee), Holes (Louis Sacher).

Favorite Television shows: Everybody Loves Raymond, House, Heroes, Spongebob Squarepants, Family Guy,Queer Eye forthe Straght Guy, Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (MXC), Recess, CSI.

Why did I become a teacher?:I went to Happy Valley Elementary school in Victoria and it was the most memorable part of my life. The time I spent there encouraged me to become a school teacher.

My philosophy as a teacher: I try to use humour and fun in my teachings. Sometimes things are easier to learn or remember when you are doing a fun project or when you use a riddle. However throughout the class we learn to maintain a strong sense of respect for each other.

Why did I want to become a writer and illustrator?:I have always loved drawing superheroes as a kid but the spark came during my teacher training. I took a Designs For Learning: Reading course at Simon Fraser university, and as a project I created a children's book; "The Day Scotty Richings Had Nothing To Do." From that point on, I couldn't stop writing. I love reading to my students all the wonderful stories I buy at "Kidsbooks" in Vancouver. One day I want a teacher or parent to read one of my books to their children.

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