What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

Going to Halloween Horror Nights and seeing Dr Satan in person inside the House of 1000 Corpses maze! It was terrifying and incredible. Being face to face with one of horror's most disturbing villains was unforgettable!

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

I'd survive because I have street smarts and see life as chess, not checkers. While others make quick, reactive moves, I'm thinking three steps ahead, analyzing situations and planning strategically. When everyone panics, I stay calm. Horror movie survivors aren't the strongest or fastest. They're the ones who think on their feet, read people's intentions, see the bigger picture, and never stop fighting. That's exactly how I handle every challenge, and it's what would keep me alive.

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

I'd use most of it to help my K-2nd autism students get the specialized materials they need. These kids have such unique needs, and $13,000 could provide so many things that would help them thrive in the classroom. I'd also set aside some for a vacation to recharge, because working with special needs students requires everything I have. When I come back refreshed and energized, my students get the best version of me, which is exactly what they deserve!

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

My mother. She's always been the kind of person who would not only survive a horror movie, but probably end up being the one who saves everyone else. Life has thrown everything it could at her, challenges that would have broken most people, but she's never stayed down. Every setback has always became a comeback and her street smarts are an added bonus.