Category Archives: Staff Profiles

*Paraprofessional* By: Valery Warner, Tyler Elzholz, and Kelsey Bruzek October 27, 2020 For this week’s staff spotlight, Ms. Erin Marquardt was chosen to be featured. She is a paraprofessional here at the BCSD.  We asked Miss Marquardt a few questions to get to know her on a more personal level.  Q.) Where did you goContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Ms. Marquardt”

*Teacher: Elementary School Music* By: Valery Warner, Tyler Elzholz, and Kelsey Bruzek October 20, 2020 Brooklyn Elementary’s own Bryan Keller has been chosen as the center of attention for this week’s staff spotlight. We asked Mr. Keller several questions to get to know him on a personal level. Q.) Where did you go to college,Continue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mr. Keller”

*Teacher: 4th Grade Science and Mathematics* By: Valery Warner, Kelsey Bruzek, and Tyler Elzholz October 13, 2020 Brooklyn Intermediate’s Lisa Kubinski (formally known as Miss Krall) has been chosen to be the center of attention for this week’s staff spotlight.  We asked Mrs. Kubinski a few questions to get to know her on a moreContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kubinski”

*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”