Category Archives: Staff Profiles

By: Jessica Strimpel *Special Education Teacher/Intervention Specialist* Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher? A: “Growing up, I always knew I liked helping other people, especially kids. I always liked being around kids, and I enjoyed getting to know them and watching them grow.” Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation? Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. McGarey”

By: Serena Barile *Chinese Teacher*  *Why did you decide to become a teacher?  “Because I like to be with young people. They are full of potential, and I feel young when I’m teaching them.”  *How do you deal with a stressful situation?  “I work out; I kick box, run, and swim.” *What is your mostContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Huang”

By: Valery Warner *Special Education Teacher*  *Why did you decide to become a teacher?  “I used to work with a boy who was deaf, and he inspired me to become a special education teacher.” *How do you deal with a stressful day?  “I hang out with family and watch some of my favorite shows.”  *WhatContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Marsico”

By: Daylun Armstrong *School Counselor*  *Why did you decide to become a teacher?  “I became a teacher because my happiest moments in school when I was younger was when I was involved in music, and I wanted to give other students the same opportunity to express themselves.  I then became a counselor because I enjoyContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Ross”

By: Jessica Strimpel *Computer/Business Teacher* Q: Why did you decide to be a teacher? A: “I did it because I felt my third year in college that I was headed towards being a computer major. I just felt a calling to help in a bigger way, and I thought teaching would be a good wayContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Timas”

By: Daylun Armstrong  *Math Teacher* Why did you decide to be a teacher? “I did it for the money and to torture children (all in good-joking fun, of course).” How do you deal with a stressful day? “I’m a person who goes with the flow, so not everyday is stressful, but some of them are,Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Meehan”

By: Haley Schaldach *Science/Math/AVID Teacher* Why did you decide to be a teacher? “Originally, I was an accounting major, but I was not happy. I decided I wanted to explore other options. I shadowed as a teacher for a week while in college and taught a couple of lessons. I really enjoyed working with theContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Abramovic”

By: Jaden Majewski  *Music and Band Teacher* *Why did you decide to become a teacher? “My parents were both music teachers. My dad was a band director, and my mom was also into music. They both went to the same college; that’s where they met. It’s kind of like destiny. I grew up with it,Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Sullivan”

By: Valery Warner *Honors/General Biology Teacher* 1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?  “I have a passion for science and a strong liking for helping out other people.”  2. How do you deal with a stressful day?  “My kids and everyday activities keep me busy, and I eventually forget about my stressful dayContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Kunes”