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Sr. Brandberg
Spanish I Spanish III Meteorology
Link Crew Coordinator
Public Address Announcer: Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer
JV Tennis Coach
Principal's Advisory Committee - World Languages Representative
The Teacher Representative for LPS District's Safe Schools Design Team
World Languages Representative for District's Graduation Requirements Committee
Summer Warrior Orientation Lead Facilitator
FCA Sponsor for Arapahoe Huddle
Faculty Sponsor for Outdoor Activities Club
Graduation Reader of Names Class of 2020
Keynote Speaker (NHS, Senior Class, Academic Lettering)
SPRING CONFERENCES - COMING IN FEBRUARY 2024
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY ?? from 3:40PM - 6:10PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ?? from 3:40PM - 6:10PM
NATURALEZA DESOBSTRUYE LA PULICIÓN DE LA MENTE
In-Building Office Hours
1st Hour
2nd Hour
Before and after school by appointment
Students - do you need the Google Classroom code?
Email Mr. Brandberg at jbrandberg@lps.k12.co.us
Todos están buscando un hogar, un lugar para pertenecer.
(Everyone is looking for a home, a place to belong.)
No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
(There is nothing bad through which good cannot come)
Promise to Kids Statement
I will be excellent in coming alongside students' journeys through these tumultuous and unknown times. I will be excellent in providing a comprehensive educational experiencing while also offering grace and margin to relearn and master material. I will be excellent in teaching to the human being and not just the academic scholar before me.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude BS Atmospheric Science, University of Kansas
Worked at National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City, Missouri (Storm Prediction Center, Norman, Oklahoma).
President of American Meteorological Society, University of Kansas
President of Storm Chasing Team, University of Kansas
Concentration in Tropical Meteorology
School Involvement:
Link Crew Sponsor (2017 - present)
JV Boys Tennis Coach (2021 - present)
Summer Warrior Orientation Lead Facilitator (2011-present)
Public Address Announcer - Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball (Boys, Girls), Varsity Soccer (Boys)
FCA Sponsor and Speaker (2015-present)
The Teacher Representative for LPS District's Safe Schools Design Team (2019 - present)
Spanish 1 and 3 Professional Learning Community (2017 - present)
Graduation Reader of Names Class of 2020
Keynote Speaker - Most Recently NHS Inducation Ceremony (2019) and Academic Awards Ceremony (2018). NHS ceremonies (2010, 2012), Senior Class Address (2014)
Member of District Committee - Social Emotional Health Leadership Cadre (2016 - 2018)
District Resiliency Committee -
Nominated Member to Represent School in Collaboration Work Among District Personnel, Littleton Adventist Hospital, and Dr. Bryan Sexton (Psychology Professor from Duke University) (2014-2017)
Member of Grading Practices Cohort (2018 - 2019)
World Languages Representative for District's Graduation Requirements Committee (2023 - 2025)
Spanish Experience:
Spanish coursework:
Center for International Studies, Madrid, Spain - Immersion Program, Lived with Spanish-speaking family, College/University Coursework
University of Kansas
University of Georgia
Rollins College (Winter Park, FL)
Travels to Spanish-speaking countries:
Spain (2019, 1999, 1997, 1995)
Perú (2014, 2013)
Nicaragua (2011)
Mexico (2019, 2018, 2017, 2004)
Dominican Republic (2000, 1998)
Education:
Masters in Education, Administration and Supervision - University of Phoenix
B.S. University of Kansas (summa cum laude)
Center for International Studies, Madrid, Spain
Previous School Involvement:
Student Council Sponsor (2008-2015)
Member of District Committees - PLC for Spanish I and PLC for Spanish II
Sources of Strength Sponsor (2017 - 2018)
December 13 Planning Committee
Mentor for New Staff (2010-2011, 2016-2017)
Public Address Announcer - Varsity Soccer (2013-2016) and Varsity Basketball (2016-2018)
Ceremony of Remembrance for Claire Davis - Member of Planning Committee, Speaker at Ceremony (2014)
Senior Class Speaker: Class of 2014
Summer Science Camp Instructor (2012)
Spanish II PLC Lead Facilitator (2009-2011)
Extra Coursework Includes:
21st Century Differentiated Instruction Practices
Developing Literacy through Language Learning (Paul Sandrock)
Effective Literacy Practices (Brandman University)
Literacy Seminar (Cris Tovani)
Humor and Effectiveness in the Classroom
Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Brandman University)
Public Speaking
Certified Franklin Covey Trainer - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and What Matters Most (time management)
Professional Learning Communities