*Teacher: Special Education*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
December 16, 2021
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Brenda Campbell! Mrs. Campbell has been teaching for 16 years and is currently a Special Education teacher here at Brooklyn High School. She is best-known for her welcoming personality, her sense of humor, and her ability to make connections with all of her students. Mrs. Campbell strives to provide the very best for her students by teaching them valuable, life-long skills and by helping them in areas where assistance is needed.
Q: What inspired you to become a special education teacher?
A: “I grew up with a special needs person on my street, and I really enjoyed working with her. I figured the only way I was going to make an impact was going into education.”
Q: What levels and subjects have you taught in the Brooklyn City School District?
A: “I have taught all levels, K-12 (except 4th grade). I’ve taught anywhere from inclusion to self-contained. I’ve switched around to probably every room!”
Q: How would you best describe your classroom environment?
A: “I try to make my classroom as welcoming as possible. I also think I’m strict, but I do like to have a good time. I feel like my kids know that I try to get a lot of work done during the day because I don’t like giving homework.”
Q: How do you feel, as a teacher, when you reflect on the growth of your students?
A: “It can definitely be an all-around challenge. When I don’t see much growth inside of the classroom, I feel like I see a lot of growth outside of the classroom. For example, if one of my kids comes and tells me that they got a job interview, I feel like that is so much more important than getting an ‘A’ on one of my tests.”
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: “I actually grew up in Brooklyn, Ohio!”
Q: What is your life like outside of school?
A: “I have a four-year old so that takes up a lot of my free time. But, I typically hang out with friends and family!”
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: “When people are dishonest!”
Q: What was the most significant life lesson ever taught to you?
A: “Hard work pays off! My dad was a very hard worker, and he was definitely an advocate for saying that dedication and persistence pays off!”
Thank you, Mrs. Campbell. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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