Features

All About Mr. Wasko

Stanley Mathew, Staff Reporter

June 12, 2026

Daniel Taistra

Mr. Wasko in his room.

Panther press: How are you doing today?
Mr.Wasko: Good.

Panther press: What is one special thing you can do?

Mr. Wasko: Teach kids to read slightly more than they did before.

Panther Press: What is your favorite animal?

Mr. Wasko: My favorite animal is a puffin because it looks adorable and hilarious.

Panther press :What is your biggest accomplishment?

Mr. Wasko: My biggest accomplishment is having children.

Panther press:Why did you choose to be a teacher?

Mr. Wasko: Well I wanted to be a psychologist but I realized I like books and kids so I thought I could be a language arts teacher.

Panther press:If you could choose a different job, what would it be?

Mr. Wasko: I guess I’d be.This is such a hard question. A baseball player.

Panther press:Tell me about your self.

Mr.Wasko:Since I don’t have a lot of time, if I had hobbies it would be sketching. It would be listening to records.It will be time to read more books. It would be time to go on walks.

Panther press:What are your hobbies?

Mr. Wasko:Sketching and listening to records.

Panther press: What is one holiday that is celebrated in your country?

Mr. Wasko: Christmas.

Stanley: How hard is it to be a teacher?

Mr. Wasko: Really, really hard. I’ve worked through some real difficulties, and it’s really, really, really hard.

Donate to The Panther Press

Your donation will support the student journalists of Iselin Middle School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

About the Contributors

Stanley Mathew, Reporter

Stanley Mathew is a student that goes to Iselin Middle School. Mathew has two siblings named Steven and Sherlyn. Mathews’ parents are named Sunoj Mathew and Leena Mathew. Stanley Mathew is from New Jersey and lives in Iselin. Mathew is 11 years old and his birthday is June 27, 2014. He has been playing basketball since he was 7 years old. When he grows up he wants to be an architect. Mathew’s hobbies are basketball, drawing, and playing Roblox. His favorite food is paneer and naan. His favorite basketball team is the New York Knicks and his favorite football team is the Jets. His biggest accomplishment is getting a 97% on his math test. He has traveled to many places like Niagara Falls, Atlantic City, South Carolina, and North Carolina. His favorite basketball player is Jalen Brunson. He has a big fear of heights and trampolines. It is always okay to accomplish your fears and let your fears go.

Daniel Taistra, Reporter

Daniel Taistra is a student at IMS. He lives in a small neighborhood next to Route 9. Taistra grew up in Iselin and went to School #18. Taistra lives with his parents Rafal and Monica. Taistra has a sister Natalia and a dog named Luna.

Taistra plays for a soccer team that his dad coaches. Some of his hobbies include going to the JFK field and playing soccer. He likes to build legos and go to the Red Bulls stadium to watch a soccer game and see some nice fireworks.