Wondering what would make your Metro Music Makers teacher smile? We asked them to tell us some of their favorite things (and the date of their birth!), and thought you might want to know too!
Obai Alabyad * 1/6
He likes the color cyan and his favorite flowers are gardenias. His favorite snacks are sour candies, veggie straws, and Belgian chocolate, and he enjoys drinking water and coconut water. Chick-fil-A is his favorite restaurant, and Amazon is his store of choice. His hobbies are songwriting and producing music, gaming, and fitness. His favorite gift cards are for Playstation or Steam. (He is allergic to shellfish and tree nuts—mainly pistachio, cashews, and pine nuts.)
Glenn Anthony * 5/19
His favorite snacks are pineapple, jackfruit, and pretzels, and he enjoys drinking bubbly water. His restaurant of choice is Mediterranean Grill, and his hobbies involve rocks and fossils and antiques. He likes the colors green and purple. If he were to receive a gift card, he’d prefer Amazon. (He’s allergic to cats.)
Trae Berry * 11/24
He likes green and sunflowers. He loves to eat authentic Mexican food and to shop at Guitar Center. His snack of choice is Pringles, Sprite is his favorite drink, and he also enjoys a Dragon Fruit Refresher with Lemonade from Starbucks. He enjoys soccer, traveling, and bike riding, and a sweetwater.com (music gear) gift card is always appreciated!
Canangela Boyd-Robertson * 10/13
She loves all kinds of flowers and the color royal blue. Her favorite snacks are Little Debbie cakes or any other kind of cake, and her drinks of choice are Mountain Dew and a peppermint mocha from Starbucks. Her favorite restaurant is Olive Garden, and her favorite places to shop are Amazon (gift cards from here are always appreciated!), ALDI, and Kroger. (Allergic to pistachios and cashews.)
Olivia Broome * 2/18
Her snacks of choice are Cheez-It Grooves (Cheddar Ranch), Zapp’s Potato Chips (Voodoo Heat), and Doritos Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch. Her favorite restaurants are Happy Sumo Sushi, Newk’s Eatery, and Grindhouse Burgers. She loves a Vernors Ginger Ale and a white chocolate mocha from Starbucks. Her favorite color is olive green, and she loves sunflowers, Black-eyed Susans, and Pink Echinacea Primadonna (She loves the look of wildflowers). Her favorite stores to shop are vintage/antique/thrift stores, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. She enjoys watercolor painting, crochet, embroidery, antiquing/ thrifting, and hiking.
Fernando Franco Brito * 5/23
His favorite color is blue and his favorite flowers are roses.. He loves to snack on fruit (bananas and strawberries) and salads—healthy food in general. He enjoys tea and chai (no sugar) and chocolate (cold or hot) with no sugar from Starbucks. His favorite places to shop are Ross and T.J. Maxx, and he loves Panera Bread, as well as Mexican and Italian food. His hobbies are biking, running, going to the gym, playing piano, and all things Star Wars. His favorite gift cards are from Starbucks, Shein, Ross, Macy’s, and Kroger. (Allergic to milk.)
Sarah Cauthen * 1/7
Loves purple, chocolate anything, Coca Cola, milkshakes, sweet tea, and lemonade. Her favorite restaurants are Takorea, P.F. Chang’s, Ippolito’s, and any place with Thai food, and she loves to shop at Target, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Her favorite flowers are roses and hydrangea, and she enjoys listening to good music, reading, crochet, playing with ferrets, and watching good shows. Her favorite Starbucks beverages are peppermint mochas or other non-holiday mocha or caramel hot drinks.
Cameron Contardo * 7/27
Her snack of choice is Pringles, and her drink is lemonade. Her favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A, and she loves a caramel frappuccino from Starbucks. Her favorite color is light blue, and she loves daisies. Amazon is her favorite gift card and place to shop. Her hobby is playing and improvising on the piano. (Allergic to all nuts.)
Victor Ezquerra * 6/26
His favorite snack is ice cream, and he enjoys fancy juices and a Starbucks vanilla latte. He likes the color blue and tulips. His favorite stores to shop at are Amazon and Lululemon. His favorite restaurant is Waffle House. His hobby is painting, and if he were to receive a gift card, he’d prefer Amazon.
Alek Gayton * 7/25
His favorite places to shop are Target, Clothing Warehouse, and vintage stores/flea markets. He loves to snack on Chex Mix and Oreos,, and his favorite restaurants are Hai, Las Brasas, Oz Pizza, and Community BBQ. He loves bottled Coke, and his favorite Starbucks order is a mocha. His hobbies are yard work, building, hiking, and biking, and his favorite color is blue. His favorite gift card is Target.
Tony Gibson * 7/23
Loves blue and tulips, but maybe not blue tulips. Favorite snacks are coffee ice cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans. He loves espresso, and his favorite Starbucks order is dopio espresso. His favorite places to shop are Express Men, Buckle and Nadeaus, and he loves to eat at Pappasito’s Cantina, Ipps, and Pure. His hobbies are mountain biking, water skiing, paddleboarding, and motor biking. His favorite gift cards are from Pappasito’s Cantina, Buckle, Stephen David Leonard, and Amazon.
Mark Grundhoefer * 3/7
Loves green, Kettle Chips, donuts, sweet tea, and cold brew coffee at Starbucks. Enjoys Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack, and shopping at music stores, especially reverb.com. Besides playing music, he enjoys playing disc golf and video games (PS4). (Allergic to flowers and cats.)
Christopher Hernandez * 12/26
His favorite snacks are Flipz White Chocolate Pretzels, peach rings, and Vero Mango Lollipops, and his favorite drinks are Orange Fanta, Arizona Green Tea, and Peñafiel Lime Soda. His go-to Starbucks order is matcha latte (hot in winter; iced in summer). He likes the color black, and his favorite flowers are chrysanthemums. He loves to shop at Barnes & Noble and Target and to eat at American Deli, Zaxby’s, and Cozy Coop. In his free time, he loves writing, cooking, and origami. Amazon is his favorite gift card.
Jeremy Johnson * 9/1
He loves to snack on fruit, fruit snacks, and sweets, and he loves to drink Jarritos. His favorite color is black, and his favorite flowers are lotus, magnolia, and blue tulips. His favorite stores are Amazon and online retailers. His favorite restaurants are the Establishment, Wings 101, and Brooklyn Joe’s. He enjoys creating and listening to music, going outside and to the gym, and watching sports and anime. If he were to receive a gift card, he’d prefer either a Visa gift card or Amazon. (Allergic to peanuts.)
Briana Lee * 4/5
Her favorite color is light blue, and she loves roses and baby’s-breath flowers. Her snacks of choice are dark chocolate, chocolate croissants, and strawberries. She loves an iced mocha with oat milk or a hot chocolate from Starbucks. Her favorite stores to shop are Target, Lululemon, Barnes & Nobles, Aritzia, and Amazon. She loves eating at Food Terminal, J’s Mini Hot Pot, Chick-fil-A, BB Myun, and Pho Dai Nam. She enjoys playing guitar, photography, and filming and editing YouTube videos. Target and Lululemon are her gift cards of choice.
Benjamin McClendon * 3/20
His favorite snack is Lemon Creme Oreos, and his favorite drink is, yep, lemonade. He likes the color red, and his favorite flowers are sunflowers. He loves to shop at Nautica, Adidas, and Old Navy, and to eat at Zaxby’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, and Cook Out. In his free time, he loves playing music, creating music on GarageBand and Finale, and playing video games. Zaxby’s is his favorite gift card.
Nita McKoy-Hamm * 6/12
Loves purple and roses. She loves to shop at Macy’s and Target. She enjoys all things music! Her favorite places to eat are steak restaurants and Marco’s Pizza. Her favorite gift cards are for Macy’s, Target, and steak restaurants.
Alex McKeel * 8/21
His go-to snacks are Oreos, and Passion Fruit juice or any other tart-y juice. His favorite restaurants are Ok Yaki in East Atlanta Village and Scotch Bonnet Jamaican in Fairburn, and he enjoys shopping at antique and thrift stores. His hobbies are cooking, running, reading, and writing. Likes the color orange, and camellias are his favorite flower. His favorite gift card is for Sweetwater.
Ananya Muralidharan * 12/10
She likes the colors light blue, lavender, and pink. Her favorite snacks are Cheez-Its, potato chips, Oreos, Brownie Bites, and Pop-Tarts, and she enjoys drinking Olipop ( strawberry, orange, and the vintage cola ones). Her restaurants of choice are Taco Bell and California Pizza Kitchen as well as Thai, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican food. Her hobbies are reading, running, lifting, walking, biking, watching TV/movies, and art projects (knitting, coloring, drawing, etc.). If she were to receive a gift card, she’d prefer cards from Visa, Starbucks, or Target, and Southwest, Delta, United, or Alaska Airlines.
Carolyn Mundy * 4/23
She loves Diet Coke and iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Her snacks of choice are jalapeno chips, Boomchicka pop, trail mix, and any chocolate candy. Her favorite stores to shop are Target and TJ Maxx. She loves eating at Chick-fil-A and Zaxby’s. She enjoys journaling, spending time with friends and family, and watching sit-coms. Her favorite color is blue, and she loves sunflowers. Her gift card store of choice is from Starbucks or T.J. Maxx. (Allergic to dairy.)
Teryon Newbold-Hudson * 6/20
His favorite places to shop are Walmart and Amazon. He loves to snack on Lifesaver gummies, cookie dough ice cream, and kettle cooked sea salt chips. His favorite restaurants are Taco Bell and Juicy Crab, and he loves Publix subs. His drinks of choice are Arizona Green Tea, Milo’s Tea, and lemonade. His hobbies are having fun with his wife, watching worship videos, and making music. His favorite color is white and his favorite flowers are sunflowers. His favorite gift card is from Amazon.
Abigail Sykes * 10/24
Loves sage green or peach, and hydrangeas are her favorite flower to display. She loves to snack on fruit or Peanut Butter M&Ms, and her favorite drinks are Diet Coke or grapefruit sparkling water. She’s not a coffee drinker, but does enjoy summertime teas from Starbucks. A big thrifter, she loves shopping at Target, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. For fast food, she chooses Chick-fil-A or Taco Bell. She enjoys interior decor/design, reading, hiking, and camping.
Adele Williams * 6/5
Her favorite snacks are Wavy potato chips, Twix, and Kit Kats, and her favorite drinks are coffee and peach iced tea. She likes the color light blue, and her favorite flowers are light blue hydrangeas. She loves to shop at Aerie, H&M, and T.J. Maxx, and to eat at The Cheesecake Factory and Zaxby’s. If you’re bringing her Starbucks, grab her a cold brew with caramel syrup and half & half. In her free time, she loves singing, listening to music, puzzles, and swimming. Target, Chipotle, and Chick-fil-A are her favorite gift cards. (Allergic to tree nuts.)
Krystal Lianna Worrell * 10/13
She loves pink and purple, and her favorite flowers are orchids. Her favorite snacks are Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn and pineapple lemonade. Her favorite restaurants are King Claw, Pages Okra and Grill, Royal American (wings only), 82 Queen, and Swamp Fox, and a vanilla flat white is her go-to Starbucks order. Marshalls, T.J. Maxx. Macy’s, Dillard’s, Ulta, and Sephora. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, acting, writing, composing, and rollerblading. Marshalls is her favorite store to shop with a gift card.