Category Archives: Staff Profiles

*Teacher: Chemistry and 8th Grade Science* By: Kelsey Bruzek, Valery Warner, and Tyler Elzholz October 2, 2020 This week’s staff spotlight focuses on one of Brooklyn’s newest teachers, Nicolette Kunath. This is her first year of teaching in the Brooklyn City School District.  Our group had the opportunity to sit down with Miss Kunath and askContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Miss Kunath”

By: Destiny Cannon *High School Principal* Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher before becoming a principal? A: “When I was in high school, I did volunteer work at a summer camp with students with disabilities. I worked with a young man who was deaf, and I learned enough sign language to beContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Wingler”

By: Morgan Blechschmid *Statistics & Functions Teacher* Q: Why did you become a teacher? A: “I became a teacher because Mr. Lathrop was my Math teacher in 7th-12th grade, and he also drove my bus. We did math homework every single day.” Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation? A: “I like toContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mrs. Hansen”

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”