Q and A with Cranbourne East Secondary College VCAL/VET teacher Laitini Matautia-Ulugia

Laitini Matautia-Ulugia. 294686_01 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I wasn’t able to speak English until I was 5 years old. My parents thought it would be a good idea to speak to me in Samoan until I began to attend school. Talk about a comedy show that was never recorded.

What do you love about what you do?

I love teaching because I enjoy working with students and helping them to achieve their personal best.

Who is the best person you’ve worked with and why?

A tough question. I can’t pick one. I’ve worked with a lot of legends in my lifetime. I would have to say the Carrum Downs Secondary College Team I had the pleasure of meeting many years ago: Broady Kata, Melissa Kendall & Patricia Harry, Jessica, Sawsan and Bernie!

What would your last meal be?

Steak medium to well done with mushroom sauce, asparagus, vegetables and chips.

What is your most memorable moment?

When I married my husband Rex Ulugia.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

I would have loved to have seen the original cultures that existed in history so I can go back and save what has been lost.

Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Jesus, Jason Momoa, and Kevin Hart.

What are you currently listening to, watching, or reading?

Samoan songs such as Punialava’a, RB, Christian songs and old Inspirational movies like Lean on Me and The Blindside, The Notebook.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

A dessert.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

Anywhere in Europe.

What were you like as a kid?

I was annoying, very competitive and loved sport! (that’s not the case with sport now LOL!!)

What was your first job?

I was learning how to answer challenging calls in a Legal Aid firm.

What are the three most used apps on your phone?

Prime Video, Outlook and Yautuke.

What’s one question that you have always wanted answered?

Although it has been shared many times before, I can’t get it right! What is the secret recipe for making KFC chicken taste so finger-lickin’ good?