Margarita Farias

First Job: “I was working as an Office Aide in Junior High School.”

Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico

Years at FCEOC: 5 years 8 months

Best advice ever received: “To treat people with kindness.”

Favorite advice I give: “To respect people regardless of their position.”

Interesting experience/adventure: “When someone came up to me and asked me how was my honeymoon and I was single! That was interesting…”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: “Pizza. Me-N-Eds.”

Proudest moment: “When my son graduated from the Naval Academy.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “Was to raise my 3 children and teach them respect and integrity. And to teach others the same.”

Best vacation I’ve taken: “When I went to Lake Tahoe with my family.”

Favorite weekend activity: “I like to spend it with my family.”

Last good movie: “Beyond the Sea with Kevin Spacey.”

Scariest experience: “I think the scariest experience was when I came to the United States and everything was new to me.”

If I had a million dollars I would… “I would help the churches and poverty.”

Favorite place to shop: “I like to shop at the Fashion Fair.”

Favorite childhood memory: “Christmas memories at home.”

I admire… “Clinton’s wife.”

Words that describe me best: “People person and peaceful.”

I like to read or watch: “I like to watch musicals and comedy.”

Favorite music or artist: “I like oldies but goodies and classical music.”

In my spare time… “I like to spend it with my 3 sons.”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… “To treat people equally.”