Favorite thing to do in free time: Swim

Five things I can't live without: My dog Teddy, my mom, my dad, my writing journal, and cheesecake

My top three dream assignments or interviews: Interview Andy Murray; research and visit a Smithsonian museum; and interview Richard and Nicholas Olate, trainers of the Olate Dogs, from America’s Got Talent

My most prized possession: My iPod

My proudest accomplishment: Being a TFK finalist

Who I look up to: Eric Carle

My favorite book is: Star in the Forest, by Laura Resau

My favorite book genre is: Mystery

My favorite movie is: Lassie Come Home

My favorite sport or sports team is: Tennis

My favorite musician or musical group: Billy Joel

My pet peeve: People who are cruel to animals

One thing hardly anyone knows about me: I am related to someone who started a sausage company.

Career goal: Veterinarian