Amanda Fleetwood
Published 10:11 am Friday, September 7, 2012
Name: Amanda Fleetwood
Age: 25
Occupation: Substitute teacher at the Children’s Center
Children’s names and ages: Nikiya Claude, 3
Church affiliation: Baptist
If I could change my name, I’d make it: Diamond
Pet I’d like to own: Yorkie
People say I look like: My mother
Favorite movie of all time: “Friday”
TV show I never miss: “Bad Girls Club”
The secret to happiness is: Being playful
I wish I knew how to: Be more independent
Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: Refill – Elle Varnel
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Pizza, fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese
Three words that best describe me: Kind-hearted, respectful and loveable
One superpower I wish I had: To bring blessings to the world
Book on my nightstand: Bible
My proudest achievement: Becoming a mother and graduating from high school
My most humbling moment: Seeing someone lose their life right in front of me
My most recent trip: Pennsylvania
My life won’t be complete until: I see my daughter finish school
My friends think I’m: Funny and crazy
I really lose my cool when: Someone disrespects me
Favorite pro sports team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite college sports team: Rutgers
Favorite color: Pink
Best life lesson I’ve learned, and who taught me: Show respect to get respect – my mother
Best decision I’ve made in life: Always put God first
Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
What gives me the blues: Listening to gospel music
Best childhood memory: When the youth choir used to sing at King’s Dominion
Most recent venture: Going to the zoo with my daughter