Mr. Green has been a teacher for 26 years and teaches fine arts.
This Q&A will cover Mr. Green’s takes on fragrances and him as a teacher. It’s important to listen to what the teachers who have been here for a long time have to say, because they have seen a lot and learned a lot over the years.
1.What are your three favorite fragrances?
“This is an extremely tough question for me. Off the top of my head, I would choose the following:
- Xerjoff Naxos
- Armani/Privé Bleu Lazuli
- Creed Royal Oud”
2.Why is it important for you to smell good?
“For me, it is comforting to smell good. Wearing fragrances often helps my mood, kind of like aromatherapy. I don’t really wear fragrances to garner compliments or appeal to other people.”
3.What got you started in collecting cologne?
“I blame my older brother for my fashion sense and for my love of fragrances. He always dressed nicely and wanted to smell good, and he encouraged me to do the same as we were growing up.”
4.What do you recommend for people’s first scent?
“I would recommend a fragrance that is clean, mass appealing, and affordable. One that immediately comes to mind is Versace Pour Homme. A few alternatives would be Ralph Lauren Ralph’s Club (the EDP, Parfum, or possibly even the EDT) or Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme.”
5.How many sprays should you spray?
“I think it depends on the fragrance. If it is a light, citrus-forward fragrance that might not have great longevity, I would recommend 6 to 8 sprays. If it is a heavier, darker fragrance like an oud, I would only go 2 to 3 sprays. You definitely don’t want to choke people out with your scents.”
6.What inspired you to be a teacher, and what keeps you doing it?
“Being able to impart my knowledge and share my talent for art with others is what inspired me to teach. I wanted to be able to help those students who may not feel like they fit in or feel like they cannot succeed in other courses. Many times, it feels like I am not reaching anyone, like what I am doing doesn’t matter, then I will run into former students out in the public who tell me how I inspired them to be who they are today. That keeps me going.”
7.What do you enjoy most about teaching at this school?
“First of all, the students are what I enjoy most. Second would be the camaraderie that exists here with the teachers.”
8. What is one lesson you want your students to learn from you?
“Respect is the most important thing that I want all students to learn. Obviously, I want them to have a good understanding of art. However, if students don’t have respect for themselves, others, or their work, they will not be successful.”
9. And lastly, can you share a memorable moment you’ve had?
I went to an event in Little Rock with a friend, and before the concert began I hear the voice of a person behind me ask, “Mr. Green?” I turned around, and saw a young woman who was a former student of mine from nearly ten years ago. We started chatting, and she averred, “It was because of you and your class that I became interested in art. I am now a graphic artist in Searcy. I am so glad that I can thank you for all that you have done for me.” It was one of those moments that keeps me doing what I am doing.
