Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin

Back at her alma mater, Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin knows what it is like to be a student at AHS.

The Colt: What university did you attend?

VYB: I attended UTA for my bachelor’s as well as Dallas Baptist for my master’s.

TC: Have you worked at any other schools besides AHS?

VYB: I’ve worked at Irving High School and Bowie Middle School, as well as Grapevine Colleyville Collegiate.

TC: What did you teach before becoming an AP?

VYB: I taught English and AVID, followed by being a Dean of Students

TC: Why did you choose those subjects?

VYB: I chose English because I enjoy reading and I taught AVID because there was a demand for an AVID teacher. I also became a Dean of Students because I considered it to be a good fit and I enjoyed helping students in other areas besides learning material.

TC: Was becoming an AP always a part of the plan?

VYB: Yes and no. I felt like I could help more students and teachers if I took an AP position.

TC: Where were you born?

VYB: I was born in Germany.

TC: Tell me about your family.

VYB: I have one son named Elliot. I’m married, and I have a brother named Jackson.

TC: What do you do in your free time?

VYB: I enjoy going to family outings and going to parks, museums, food trucks, festivals. As a family I want my son to to experience different things.

TC: What did you do over the summer?

VYB: I had a road trip with my family. We went to Galveston and went on beach tours there.

TC: Do you enjoy traveling? If so, where do you like to go?

VYB: Yes I do enjoy traveling. I’ve been on cruises to Mexico, Guatemala and Puerto Rico. Some of my dream places to visit are Korea and Germany.

TC: Do you have any pets?

VYB: I have two cats named Marvin and Stella. They were both rescued.

TC: What high school did you go to?

VYB: I came here to AHS.

TC: Did you play any sports or were you involved with any clubs during high school or college?

VYB: I was a part of the drum major.

TC: Do you read? If so what genres do you prefer? Favorite author? Favorite book?

VYB: I enjoy reading memoirs especially because they provide an insight to the lives of other people.

TC: What musicians/artist do you listen to?

VYB: I like all types of music.

TC: What kind of movies do yonu like to see?

VYB: I enjoy watching action and drama movies.

TC: Is there anything you’d like to tell the students of AHS?

VYB: I’ve been in your shoes.