Mrs. Wieland has been the staple of mathematics at Manogue for generations. is the head of the mathematics department and is in her 35th year at Manogue.She has taught parents and even their children. She is filled with a plethora of knowledge in numerous subjects, and not only loves math but also her family, sports, gardening, and traveling.
Mrs. Wieland is a travel expert. She has traveled to over 60 countries and numerous continents. She has traveled to foreign countries like Egypt, Japan, Scandinavia, Turkey, Kenya, England, and Canada (just to name a few). This year she is going to travel to South Africa, Scotland, and a quick stop to Dubai. She is going with a high school friend who she recently got reconnected with at her grandson’s football game. She is going to South Africa and Dubai with a woman she met in Nova Scotia, Canada. The woman is from Indiana and is retired from working with the Girl Scouts. Mrs. Wieland has high standards when it comes to who she likes to travel with. She doesn’t like people who are “too picky” or people who “complain.” She wants to take every moment on the road and doesn’t let her travel buddies ruin it. Mrs. Wieland soaks up every sight and activity that is presented on vacation.
Mrs. Wieland went to Egypt last summer and said “there’s so much to see.” She went to the infamous pyramids, to Cairo, and Alexandria. She went camel riding, saw the Sphinx, went boating on a river, and crawled underneath the pyramids. Egypt is one of her favorite places to travel, where she has traveled multiple times. Traveling to Egypt is a once in a lifetime experience that she recommends to everyone.
Mrs. Wieland said, “You don’t hear about the truth about countries.” The media can influence how we interpret countries and like seeing them first hand. Before she went to Turkey she was going to go with a group of 13 people but protests about global conflict there caused 10 individuals to bail on the trip. She didn’t have any problems traveling, and one of the tour guides said “that really hurt our tourism.” She typically doesn’t get nervous while traveling but if she is “trying to make connections” she does not want to miss her flight. While the United States Passport can get a citizen to over 180 countries, there are some countries that are restricted to travel to. There are ways to get through the “back door,” but she does not plan on traveling to those kinds of places for her safety. Countries like North Korea, Russia, and Cuba are restricted by US Passport and other Middle Eastern countries like Iran, Syria, Yemen, and Libya.
Her dedication to her students is on display where she travels over summer to prevent any absences from school. She is fully committed to putting her students first and sight seeing second. “I try to go every year, but I’ve gone every year for a lot of years. I think that’s 60 countries. There’s still some countries that I like to go to and the reason I haven’t gone to them is because the summer is not their best tourist season.” It is important to her that she puts her students and teaching first. Summer is the time for vacation and relaxation.
Mrs. Wieland chose Dubai for her next destination “because it’s just a little bit different.” Along with her trip to Dubai she has ambitions to travel to India because she “like[s] the Middle Eastern countries” for the diversity and culture change. Her preference is Middle Eastern countries for diversity and culture change.
She is the most patriotic teacher I have been a student of. When the class answers a question correctly she exults out “God Bless Americaaaa!” When asked if she has traveled to all 50 states she responded saying “that’s an easier trip for me. I can figure I can do that when I’m 90 with my walker!” But she has been to some historic American landmarks such as Paul Revere’s house and Plymouth rock in Massachusetts with her trip to Boston. She has traveled to Times Square in New York City, New York. She “liked both” cities and recommended those cities for a travel destination. Despite visiting these east coast cities she has never been to Washington D.C. and plans to make the trip to the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, The Supreme Court Building, and all the veteran memorials.
Mrs. Wieland’s favorite part of traveling is seeing unique sights, different cultures, food, buildings, and the people. She will continue to pursue her annual adventure to new foreign countries and eventually reach all 50 states. Next time you see her in the halls ask about a fun travel story or advice because she has an abundance of knowledge in the travel industry.
