*Third Grade Math/Science Teacher*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
March 3, 2023
Chosen for this week’s staff spotlight is Mrs. Allman. She has spent her entire teaching career of 22 years in the Brooklyn City School District. She has many stories and has made a major impact in the lives of many. In her free moments, she loves to spend time with her family and most-notably go to the beach in the Summertime. One fun fact about her is that she loves hang gliding.
Q: What is your favorite subject to teach?
A: “Math.”
Q: What is your most memorable teaching moment?
A: “Field trips are always something that is very enjoyable, especially going to the zoo. I remember going to the zoo with the kids in the Springtime.”
Q: How do you keep students engaged in your lessons?
A: “Things have changed a lot since I started. Making sure we’re doing different activities like hands-on activities, games on their Chromebooks, small groups in math…so they’re always switching rotations. They go from one station to another.”
Q: What are some of your favorite units to teach?
A: “I love teaching multiplication in math; it’s my favorite.”
Q: In your opinion, what is the most important quality that a teacher should have?
A:”Patience.”
Q: What was the most significant life lesson ever taught to you?
A: “Being understanding of others and seeing their viewpoints.”
Q: Where is your favorite place to travel?
A: “Outer Banks.”
Q: What is something good to know heading into adulthood?
A: “To have perseverance in whatever you’re doing, to be able to finish the task that you’re given, and to be able to deal with setbacks that happen because they happen to everyone, no matter how successful you are.”
Thank you Mrs. Allman for allowing us to interview you. Enjoy the rest of this school year.
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