Q and A with Nikita Rogers

Nikita Rogers spoke on the Barriers to Work Panel at the recent GSEM Jobs and Skills summit on 3 May, working as a student teacher at Monash as well as a student at Holmesglen Institute. Picture: ETHAN BENEDICTO.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I used to compete in special Olympics and swam for state.

What do you love the most about your job?

I love seeing the kids improve and enjoy themselves as they are learning and also being around water.

If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

I would be a seal because I’m fast in the water and slow on land.

What was your most memorable moment?

Winning medals in swimming comps.

What were you like as a kid?

I was a very easygoing kid – shy, happy.

What event, past or present, would you like to witness?

A concert by my favourite artist.

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

My family, friends, my partner.

What three words would your friends use to describe you?

Polite, funny, intelligent.

What would you do on your perfect day off?

I would go to the gym or shop or catch up with friends.

Where is your happy place?

Home such as a place with all my loved ones.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

Some sort of pasta.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

Italy or France.