*Teacher: 8th Grade ELA*
By: Morgan Blechschmid & Danielle Shehee
January 29, 2021
Mrs. Jacinta Bader is one of our English teachers here at Brooklyn High School. Bader has always been a student-favorite because she is able to bond with her students and be serious at the right times. Her sense of humor and attitude are just a few of her amazing qualities. Bader was chosen for this week’s staff profile because she is not only a teacher, but she is great at creating an alliance with students and helping them when she notices their struggles.
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: “I attended Tri-C and CSU for my undergrad and Akron for my master’s degree.”
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: “I grew up in Middleburg Heights, except for my 8th grade year [when] I lived in Denver, Colorado.”
Q: How do you deal with stressful situations as a teacher?
A: “I usually just yell; ask Mr. Tanski. Just kidding. I really try to practice mindfulness, and I listen to music while I take my dog for a walk to decompress.”
Q: How have some of your past decisions affected you in the present?
A: “One of the best decisions I made was asking to stay in Brooklyn for my student teaching experience. I was with Mr. Holko for my practicum and absolutely loved the staff and atmosphere at Brooklyn Middle School. Most of my classmates wanted to experience different settings for their student teaching experience, which was my advisor’s recommendation. I requested to stay in Brooklyn and was placed in 7th grade social studies with Mrs. Thamann. I am so glad I made that decision because ultimately that’s what helped me get the 8th grade ELA position here.”
Q: Have you ever taught any other grade besides eighth?
A: “I did my student teaching in 7th grade. I was also a long term sub for a semester in 6th grade.”
Q: What is it like being an English teacher?
A: “Stressful but incredibly rewarding! There’s no greater feeling in the world than helping a student find a book they love or having a writing concept finally make sense!”
Q: How has COVID-19 affected you as a teacher, both positively and negatively?
A: “Teaching with students in remote learning is definitely a challenge. I feel like the connections I make with my students throughout the year is harder to do via zoom. It also makes me sad as Student Council Advisor thinking of all the events we had to cancel. A positive would be that I learned how resilient my students can be!”
Q: What kind of impact do you think you have made on your past students?
A: “I hope I’ve made a positive impact on my past students! I hope they know they can always come back and see me if they need anything. I’ll always have their back, and if they feel like I was “too hard” on them, it was only because I saw their potential and knew they could accomplish greatness!”
Mrs. Bader, you are awesome! Thank you for being an inspiration to so many.
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 