*Teacher: Intervention Specialist*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Danielle Shehee
February 5, 2021
Mrs. Kelly Spuzzillo is an Intervention Specialist here at Brooklyn High School. She is best known for helping students who are struggling academically and giving them a better understanding of the material being taught in class. Spuzzillo loves to see her students succeed, and she shows them that a little effort can give them the needed push to move forward. Spuzzillo is an amazing mentor, which is why she was chosen for this week’s staff profile.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
A: “My favorite flavor of ice cream is salted caramel with peanut butter sauce and Reese’s Cups on top.”
Q: Where is your favorite place to get ice cream?
A: “I really love Handel’s in Broadview Heights. Mitchell’s would be my second favorite, but only because Pinecone in North Royalton closes in the winter, and I need ice cream all year long! For the past three summers, I have been going on a summer ice cream tour where each week I visit an ice cream shop that I have never been to. I’m always looking for new shops to try, too!”
Q: What was a time in your life that was most memorable to you and why?
A: “The days when my children were born are my most memorable days. As they were born, my life took on a whole new meaning. They are the three most important people in my life.”
Q: What do you enjoy most about hockey?
A: “I love watching my kids play! My son has been playing for five years. He is a goalie, which can be very stressful at times for me and him! I don’t know how he does it. I would close my eyes and duck if someone shot a puck at me, but he loves it! My oldest daughter started playing three years ago. She plays on adult teams. It’s amazing to see how far her skills have come in just a few years. Our love of hockey has led us to put up an outdoor rink in our yard.”
Q: Why did you become an intervention specialist?
A: “I love helping kids succeed in school. Sometimes, kids just need a little extra support to help them reach their potential. I really love working with the 8th graders and then having them again in 10th and 12th grade. I am so amazed at how far they have come!”
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: “I guess my biggest pet peeve is when people don’t do things to help themselves. Whether it be poor lifestyle habits, not doing school work, or settling for the minimum when they could do so much more with just a little more time and effort.”
Q: How would you describe what it’s like being a teacher?
A: “Being a teacher is amazing. I am able to assist kids in reaching their potential and help them reach their goals. Every school year and every day is always filled with new challenges and adventures. I love that about teaching. I originally went to college to become an accountant, but the thought of sitting in an office crunching numbers all day by myself seemed so boring and miserable. I never regret switching my major.”
Q: How do you think being a teacher has impacted your life?
A: “I really enjoy learning, so being in school everyday has given me the ability to learn new things all the time. I really enjoy when I get to work in new classes that I have never worked in before because I get to learn new material, and I get to work with new teachers and students.”
Q: What do you enjoy most about being a teacher?
A: “Snow days! Ha ha ha! Honestly, I really like working with kids. When we were fully remote, I felt like something was missing from my life. I really miss the in-person interactions with students. Teaching kids on Zoom just isn’t the same.”
Thank you for your time, Mrs. Spuzzillo. We miss and love you!
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