*Classroom Assistant*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
February 28, 2025
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Erin Kerpics. Mrs. Kerpics is a classroom assistant, her first year in the Brooklyn City School District. Prior to Brooklyn, she worked as a caregiver. In her free time, she likes to do a lot of reading. A fun fact about her is when her son’s friends are over, she likes to make them do fun and silly tasks.
Q: If you could grow up in any decade, which would you choose?
A: “I would have grown up in the 1930s because I liked that form of life back then.”
Q: If you could choose another profession, what would it be?
A: “I would be a Pediatrician.”
Q: What is a work memory that stands out to you?
A: “I love seeing residents get better and achieve their goals.”
Q: If you could go back in time to tell your younger self something, what would it be?
A: “Don’t worry so much. Slow down!”
Q: What is the most challenging aspect of your working environment?
A: “The most challenging part of my job is to keep a schedule and to keep things going as planned on a daily basis.”
Q: What do you like most about working in Brooklyn?
A: “The kids are always nice.”
Q: What was the most significant life lesson ever taught to you?
A: “Not everyone is your friend.”
Q: What is your favorite sport to watch or play?
A: “Baseball!”
Mrs. Kerpics, thank you for letting us interview you. We hope that you have an amazing first year in Brooklyn. Go Guards! ⚾🧢
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