*Math Teacher*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
April 14, 2022
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Amanda Baker! Miss Baker previously attended Brooklyn High School and graduated in the class of 2017. During her high school years, she was involved in many different sports and activities. After receiving a scholarship, Baker went on to attend Cleveland State University, where she later graduated in 2021. She is now in her first year of teaching and teaches sixth grade math in the Brooklyn School.
Q: Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that school?
A: “I went to Cleveland State University, and I chose it for a few different reasons. The main reason I chose Cleveland State University is because I received a scholarship from the school to play on their golf team. I was able to live downtown on campus with the scholarship for no cost. Another reason I chose CSU is because my brother, who is two years older, was attending CSU as well.”
Q: What is it like teaching at the school that you graduated from?
A: “Teaching at the school I went to is definitely a little strange. What makes it less strange, though, is having my classroom in the new building. When I was in middle school here, my classes were in the old building that was torn down. It also helps that I did not personally have any of my sixth grade team members as a teacher myself. What is still completely weird to me though is walking into the high school. It feels like I was just in class there yesterday, and it is unbelievably strange for me to call my old teachers by their first names.”
Q: What is your favorite part about math?
A: “My favorite part about math is that not many people like it. Yes, this may sound very odd. Think about it, though, if a lot of people do not like math, my job is to make them like it! I like to turn a subject that many people are intimidated by into something more enjoyable!”
Q: How has being a first-year teacher impacted your life to this point?
A: “Being a first-year teacher is definitely crazy. I am always busy making plans and thinking of new ideas to use in my classroom.”
Q: What was your favorite sport to play in high school?
A: “Since I am a big sports person, it has always been difficult for me to pick a favorite. I played softball, basketball, and golf. But my favorite team-experience was golf.”
Q: What do you plan on doing over summer break?
A: “Golfing and coaching (shocker) and going to some concerts.”
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: “I like to listen to music, go to concerts, and play/watch sports.”
Q: What is your favorite type of music?
A: “Believe it or not, my favorite type of music is rock. My favorite bands are Evanescence, Halestorm, and Paramore.”
Q: In an 18-hole round of golf, who would win between you and Mr. Holko?
A: “Since I am now able to putt, I would most definitely pick myself to win in a match against Mr. Holko.”
{Editor’s note: Challenge accepted!}
Thank you for your responses, Miss Baker! You are a great addition to this school district.
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