Teacher: Elementary
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
October 14, 2021
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Luanne Francescangeli! She is currently an elementary teacher in the Brooklyn School. She is best-known for her patience as well as bringing positivity into her learning environment. BHS students remember her well and credit her for guiding and paving their early paths.
Q: Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that school?
A: “I went to three different colleges. I started at Tri-C where I got my finance degree, and then, I went to Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College where I got my teaching degree. One of the schools I chose was BW because it was small and close to home; they are also known for their teaching/education program.”
Q: What grade level do you currently teach, and what have you taught throughout your career?
A: “I taught second grade for 19 years. Teaching second grade made up the majority of my career. Now, I am currently teaching third grade.”
Q: What would you say has been your favorite part about teaching in Brooklyn?
A: “I like that we’re all like one big family, but my favorite part was teaching at Roadoan in the early years. We always stop and have a moment of silence for Roadoan being torn down.”
Q: How do you think that you have positively-affected your students in the past?
A: “I think providing hands-on activities for them and working in small groups helps them to learn quite efficiently.”
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: “All the new pop-it toys! Over the years, it always drove me crazy when the kids would come in with all their new, little toys. All of the Pokemon cards, fidget spinners, silly bands, fidget cubes, and what-not that the kids have brought in over the years!”
Q: What was the most significant life lesson ever taught to you?
A: “It’s never too late to learn.”
Q: Do you have a favorite book or series to read?
A: “I would go with Harry Potter.”
Q: What are your favorite hobbies/activities to do in your free time?
A: “I like golfing, biking, doing yoga, and kayaking.”
Mrs. Francescangeli, you have been a mentor to so many of us, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us to learn and for always believing in us.
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 