Principal: Brooklyn School
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
September 30, 2021
Welcome to Hurricane Nation, Mr. Bollin! Johnny Bollin is the newest Pre-K through 7 principal at the Brooklyn School. He began his career in 2005 at Tower Heights Middle School in Centerville, Ohio, as a Social Studies teacher for grades 6-8. In 2007, Bollin then joined the Berea City Schools and taught for six years as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher. After his teaching career, he later served as an Administrative Intern, an Assistant Principal, and later took on his most recent position, prior to here, as an Assistant Principal at Berea-Midpark High School.
Q: How has your transition been as a new member of Hurricane Nation?
A: “The transition has been fantastic! Everyone has been very welcoming and willing to help. I’m so excited to be a Hurricane.”
Q: What are your goals as principal for this year?
A: “My major goals are to become a member of the Hurricane community and build relationships.”
Q: What is it like being a principal for younger students?
A: “They are amazing. The excitement that they exude is contagious. I live to come to work and see their smiles everyday.”
Q: What has been your favorite part about working with the staff and students?
A: “My favorite part has been getting to know people. Relationships are very important to me, and I want to get to know every staff member and every student.”
Q: What are your hobbies and interests?
A: “I love working with youth in any capacity that I can, from coaching to mentoring.”
Q: What was your childhood dream job?
A: “This is my dream job. I knew that I would be in education since I was in middle school. I’ve essentially charted my life to be in this moment.”
Q: What are your favorite sports to play and watch? What teams, at all levels, do you root for?
A: “Football is my favorite sport to watch, while basketball is my favorite sport to play and study. I cheer for the Cleveland franchises as well as the Dallas franchises.”
Q: How would you describe yourself using only three words?
A: “Passion, Dedication, and Love”
Thank you Mr. Bollin for your responses! We are so honored to welcome you to the Brooklyn City School District.
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