*ELA I Teacher*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
September 16, 2021
Welcome to BHS, Mrs. Berg! Berg is the new ELA I teacher in the high school. She grew up in Columbia Station, Ohio, and later taught in Dayton, Ohio, for nine years. After teaching in Dayton, she moved to Texas and taught in the Lonestar State for three years. Berg is currently beginning her 13th year of teaching and her first here in Brooklyn. She lives with her husband, who is an art professor. She also has one son and another baby on the way.
Q: Growing up in Columbia Station, how does it feel to be teaching at the rival school, Brooklyn High School?
A: “When I was in high school, the rivalry was pretty intense! My grandparents and extended family attended Brooklyn, so I don’t feel like I’m a total sellout as a former Raider.”
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: “Trail and ultra running, fastpacking and camping, travel, and of course, reading.”
Q: Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that school?
A: “Miami University for my undergraduate and masters. I currently attend Texas Tech University (remotely). I chose Miami for its excellent education and study abroad programs. As an undergrad, I was able to spend a semester in Luxembourg and did my student teaching in Germany.”
Q: What do you miss most about Texas?
A: “My closest friends and the tall pine trees. I believe I will also miss the weather in January and February.”
Q: If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A:”India and Nepal to run some of the Himalayas and experience the culture. I’ve been drawn there for a long time. Super cool that there are students from Nepal in Brooklyn!”
Q: What are your thoughts about Brooklyn High School so far?
A: “Already, I can tell this is a special place. I am very lucky to be a part of the school community. It feels very much like coming home after being out of the area for 20 years. Shout-out to my freshmen who are as funny as they are kind to a new teacher.”
Q: Who inspires you the most?
A: “My husband. He has successfully lived a creative life and continues to do so providing our family with opportunities to travel the world in search of new experiences. He inspires me everyday to be my most authentic self.”
Q: How does it feel to be the aunt of a baseball champion?
A: “There is no greater feeling than to be the aunt of a baseball champion from Coach Holko’s legendary 2021 team!”
Thank you, Mrs. Berg. Hurricane Nation is blessed to have you!
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