*Health & Physical Education Teacher*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
February 24, 2023
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Melanie Lowe-Fleischer. This is year 21 for her in the Brooklyn City School District. Prior to working at Brooklyn High School, she taught for two years in another district. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and watching movies with her family. She also likes to bake and has recently found interest in doing Qigong. A fun fact about Mrs. Lowe-Fleischer is that she is the oldest sibling of eight.
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: “I went to Ohio State University for my undergraduate degree. Growing up, I was a fan of the culture and the athletics. As a kid, my dad always took us to football games and basketball games. I loved the atmosphere and the freedom of a big school. I remember knowing from a young age that I wanted to go there.”
Q: What inspired you to become a health and physical education teacher?
A: “I went into the major wanting to be an elementary Physical Education teacher. I wanted to give kids a good experience with Physical Education. One thing I figured out along the way is that I like to teach high school health, too. I always liked it because it was a fun outlet, and it can always be constructive.”
Q: What are some of the activities that you like to do with your health class students?
A: “For health, I love doing the CPR unit. I also really enjoy the discussions and the conversations that happen in health between the kids with improvement and self discovery. I also love the organ donation unit, too.”
Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: “To play would be volleyball and to watch would be specifically Ohio State football. I also love walking and hiking as well.”
Q: How do you motivate your students to participate?
A: “For physical education, I try to encourage their friends to encourage them because most students don’t want to look like a fool in front of their friends. I tend to rally through peers. Another way is just simply showing them how to properly do the activity. They eventually realize that it isn’t the end of the world to participate.”
Q: Describe your family.
A: “I have three kids. My two sons are in college, and my daughter is a senior in high school. My mom is a big part of what we do. She lives close by. I’m really close with two of my brothers who live in Columbus. When we get together, we like to play board games, cards, and jackbox. Sometimes, we go hiking at Hinckley, and we also like to watch Marvel movies!”
Q: Orange juice or apple juice?
A: “Apple juice goes with more, but I do like orange juice when I’m in the mood.”
Q: What are some of your favorite, healthy foods?
A: “I love raspberries, cherries, oranges, honey crisp apples, broccoli, and tomatoes.”
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: “The constant arguing with students. I realize it’s how students communicate, but it drives me crazy! I also have a lot of respect for people who own up to their mistakes, so I suppose another pet peeve of mine is when people don’t own up to their actions and take responsibility for what they do.”
Q: What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics?
A: “Badminton or volleyball.”
Thank you so much, Mrs. Lowe-Fleischer, for your responses as well as allowing us to interview you. It was a pleasure talking with you. By the way, Mr. Holko took issue with some of your answers, but he said that he would take the high road this time. 🤣
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