THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 21, 1994 TAG: 9409200115
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: CLOSE-UP
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: ISLE OF WIGHT LENGTH: Medium: 67 lines
When it comes to school attendance records, Carla Duck, the information systems technician for the Isle of Wight school system, is the person to ask.
One of her tasks is to keep track of school attendance for the seven public schools in Isle of Wight County.
And to do that, she receives monthly reports from each school that are proofed and verified with records that are kept in the school's computer system, she said.
In addition to keeping attendance records, Duck also makes sure each child attending Isle of Wight County schools has a ride to school each day if needed.
With the opening of the new Windsor Middle School, she said, there are 40 bus routes that pick up students on county roads each day.
In her off time, Duck, 29, said she likes to ``duck'' into antique shops she finds along country roads. Her favorite kind of collectible is glassware.
But the best buy she ever got was at a garage sale, not an antique shop. She paid 15 cents for a pink antique candy dish that she later learned was valued at $150.
``But once I get this stuff, I don't get rid of it,'' she said. ``I keep it.''
Name: Carla Duck.
What brought you to Isle of Wight? I have been in Isle of Wight all my life.
Hometown: Windsor.
Birthdate: May 10, 1965.
Nickname: ``The Duck.''
Occupation: Information systems technician for Isle of Wight County Schools.
Marital Status: Single.
Children: None.
Favorite movie: ``Pretty Woman.''
Favorite magazine: ``Ebony.''
A book you wish everyone would read, why? The Bible, because it is a road map for life.
Favorite night out on the town: Dinner and a movie.
Favorite bar or restaurant: Red Lobster.
Favorite food and drink: Steamed crabs and iced tea.
Few people know . . . that I am a very shy person.
What's the best thing about yourself? I can get along with anyone.
Worst habit: Putting things off till the last minute.
First thing in the morning: Think about what I have on my agenda for the day.
Pets: One cat and one dog.
Hobbies: Reading and collecting antiques.
Ideal vacation: A Caribbean cruise.
Pet peeve: People who aren't motivated.
First job: Clerk at Windsor Pharmacy.
Worst job: None.
What achievements are you most proud of? My job and my education.
What would you like on your epitaph? That I tried to help everyone that I came into contact with. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by MICHAEL KESTNER
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