Staff Spotlight: Miss Bacci

 *Athletic Secretary*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

October 14, 2022

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Veronica Bacci. This year is not only Bacci’s first year of working in a school, but it is also her first year working as the new athletic secretary. Outside of work, Miss Bacci loves to spend time with her family including her boyfriend, step kids Rowan and Ellie, her niece Sydeliah, and her godson Adam. Bacci also works at an ice cream shop with her niece. As an expecting Mom, she is very excited and anticipating the birth of her first child, a baby girl. Congratulations, Miss Bacci!

Q: What are the pros and cons about being the athletic secretary of a small school? 

A: “You get to know everyone quickly because Brooklyn is a small school, and everyone is nice. On the downside, there’s no swim team because I was a swimmer.”

Q: What do you like most about working at Brooklyn High School? 

A: “I like the family-like atmosphere.”

Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation in school?

A: “I like to take a step back to look at the situation and think of ways to solve the problem.”

Q: How would you describe a typical day in your occupation? 

A: “I get all of the stuff ready for any sporting events of the day, all of the referees and the game workers, and a little bit with the buses. For example, I was getting all the senior night stuff ready for soccer. I also cover for Mrs. Clancy at lunch as the main office secretary. And of course whatever orders I get from Mr. Becker.” 😆

Q: How do you balance multiple priorities?

A: “I use my resources: checklists, calendars, and post-it notes!”

Q: What was your favorite high school sport growing up?

A: “Definitely swimming!”

Q: How would you describe yourself?

A: “I think I’m funny, I’m very caring, and I’m passionate.”

Q: What are you looking forward to the most with becoming a new mom?

A: “I’m excited, overall. I’m excited that she’s my own child. I was a nanny for five years to my boyfriend’s two kids, but to have my own child is something very special to me.”

Q: What song do you know all the lyrics to? 

A: “‘Love Like Crazy’ by Lee Brice.” 

Q: What is your favorite meal to cook?

A: “Lasagna because it’s superior and I love to cook.” 

Q. Do you have a message for Mr. Holko?

A: “Go Yankees, Mr. Holko!” – (Editor’s note: There will be consequences for this response!)

Thank you Miss Bacci for allowing us to interview you. Although it may have seemed like we were interrogating you, we appreciate you. We wish you the absolute best with both your pregnancy and your new job. We hope that both bring you joy for many years to come.