Abby Siefken

Major: Early Childhood Education

Hometown: Lake in the Hills, IL

What year is this for you in Spectrum Project? 1

What is your first memory of being really excited? When I met the princesses at Disneyland!

What three board or card games would you take with you if you were on a deserted island?

Game #1 Uno

Game #2 Sorry

Game #3 Pictionary

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If someone said, "Let's go watch a game!" What kind of game would you hope to go watch? A Chicago White Sox baseball game

Have you ever been on a team that played games (e.g., volleyball, swimming, quidditch)? What team was it? Swimming

What are some small things that make your day better? A smile can make me feel better and I love to laugh

When you were younger, what was something you'd LOVE to play and could do for hours? I would LOVE to play either teacher or family!

What games did you or do you play on long car trips? The license plate hame

Which do you like better? Hide & seek or sardines? Sardines

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? A teacher

Tell us a funny story about play? When I was about two years old, I had an imaginary friend. I was a late talker so I didn't say many words, but my imaginary friend and I had our own language. My mom said it was just gibberish, but I would "talk" in this strange language to my imaginary friend. Often, while riding in the car, she and I would carry on long conversations. No one else knew what I was saying, but she sure did.

What’s the best single day on the calendar? I love Halloween and getting to dress up as either something silly or scary and seeing everyone’s creative ideas!

Favorite video game of all time? Mario Kart

If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?

Wish #1 Another dog

Wish #2 My parents and grandparents to always be healthy

Wish #3 To travel to Europe

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? Getting to know my buddy, being silly with him, and having fun!!!