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Elliot Marks
by Carly Evans
Meet Elliot Marks. He is a seventh grader at Springbrook Middle School—let's see what he has to say!
Three words to describe Elliot are athletic, kind, and responsible. Elliot has two dogs, a Pomeranian mix and a basset hound. Their names are Lucy and Walter. Elliot has a mom and dad named Heather and Justin, and a brother named Graham.
Elliot has a strong passion for baseball and hockey. Baseball is his main sport that he has been playing his whole life. He is a pitcher, third baseman, and second baseman. For hockey, he plays center, and that means he helps control the game. He has been playing for eight years.
After high school, he says that he wants to go to trade school to be an electrician or work in HVAC. Elliot sees himself in 10 years at his job as an electrician, working in HVAC, or in the MLB. Elliot's favorite subject in school is social studies because he likes learning about history, Ancient Greece, and Mesopotamia.
If Elliot could eat dinner with any famous person, it would be Elon Musk so he could ask him for money and talk about how he owns many things. He thinks it would be really cool to have dinner with him. Elliot and Elon Musk would go to Red Lobster. Elliot would get lemonade, steak, and mashed potatoes without gravy. For appetizers, he would get Cheddar Bay Biscuits. For dessert, he would get a brownie and vanilla ice cream.
If Elliot were offered 100 million dollars, he would spend it on a nice big house, and in his backyard he would have a private golf course. Speaking of golf, he loves golf. He likes golf because a lot of his friends play golf, and he thinks it's very fun to walk around, get out of the house, and play some golf. He goes golfing about two times a week in the summer. He loves the fresh air on a hot day, and of course he gets food right after!
Thanks for reading this article and getting to know Elliot!
SPRINGBROOK STUDENT SURVEY
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
compiled by Hadley Hayden
Leticia Trevino
” My favorite thing to do in my free time is to scroll on tiktok and hang out with my friends.”
Urijah Tindall
“Play football with my team and friends but also practice basketball.”
Gabriella Frederick
“Playing volleyball with my
team and hanging out with friends.”
Rameiro Rosas
"I love eating food!"
Rico Guerrero
“My favorite thing to do is play soccer and hang out with my family.”
Richard Coumoundouros
“I like playing Siege, RC, and baseball.”
Autum Wilson
"I like to watch movies and go sledding with my friends."
Jayce Keene
“ My favorite thing to do in my free time is soccer and going to my friend's house.”
Aiden Horace
“I really like playing basketball at the Centre with my friends.”
Giuliana Alvarado
" Play volleyball, scroll on TikTok, and hang out with friends."
Kane Hayes
"Probably soccer because
I want to get better everyday.”
Helena Guerrero
"Hanging out with my
friends and playing softball.”
Student Spotlight: Aria Avila
Student Spotlight: Aria Avila
Here, Brook Report team member interviews 6th grader Aria Avila. Watch and listen to find out more about one of your classmates.
ONE LAST DAY…
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
If today were your very last day on Earth, how would you spend it? Travel the world? Eat all your favorite foods? Hang with friends?
Brook Report team members Julian Kleinow and Julianna Wilson asked students and staff this big, thought-provoking question — watch the video to hear their answers and see how differently everyone thinks about one last day.
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Meuth
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Meuth
Enjoy getting to know our newest teacher here at Springbrook Middle School, Mrs. Meuth who is interviewed here by Brook Report team member Leighlyn Blevins. Find out about her love for math, gardening and farming!
Student Spotlight: Sydney Judson
by Peyton Lennon
Three words to describe Sydney are funny, kind, and smart. Her friends would describe her as funny and nice. She is very proud of herself for making 22nd place at state swimming. Her family inspires her, and she also has a pet dog.
The happiest day of her life was when she went to Disney with her family. Her favorite ride was the Hollywood Tower of Terror. She sees herself in 10 years majoring in college as an engineer or a veterinarian. Her most memorable day was her first day at Springbrook, when she walked in.
Her favorite part of Springbrook is the teachers because they are nice, especially Mrs. West!! Her favorite subject is math because it is easy and she has the best math teacher, Mrs. Lilly. She is involved in sports like swim and dive, as well as theater. She loves swimming because she can be with her friends.
She also likes musicals because she loves to sing, and she plays the tap-dancing rat. Sydney is super excited to show her singing and dancing to us on Friday!!!!
After high school, she sees herself in college. Her family and her favorite swimmer inspire her to do what she loves. She swims for the Gators and likes going to states because she gets to be with her friends. If she could meet any famous person, it would be her favorite swimmer, who swims long distance. If Sydney could have dinner with any person from a different time period, it would be Walt Disney. If she were granted one wish, she would wish for an Australian Shepherd with light brown and dark brown colors and blue eyes.
Produced by Madeline Coronado and Peyton Lennon
Springbrook students and staff answer the question, "If you were to spend the night in any store or restaurant, what would you choose and why?" Watch and listen to find out where Mrs. West would go (You probably already know, but it definitely involves tacos!)
Student Spotlight: Helena Guerrero
by Carly Evans
Recently, we interviewed Helena Guerrero about her and her passion: softball. If you want to read more about Helena, read this article.
Three words that could describe Helena would be funny, kind, and nice. Helena has two dogs, a goldendoodle and a Bernese mountain dog. Their names are Bernie and Murphy. Her family members include a little brother named Diego, her dad Poncho, her mom Morgan, and her two dogs, Bernie and Murphy. Helena says the happiest day of her life was going to the Taylor Swift concert with her mom.
Helena’s hobbies are softball, basketball, theater, and volleyball. She likes to do these activities because in softball she loves to hit, and she says she loves the feeling of running and the crowd cheering her name, and just being on a softball team with the people she loves. For basketball, she loves playing defense and blocking people out, and that is the only time she feels she can be aggressive. She likes volleyball because her friends are very supportive, and Helena says she works very well with her group of friends. She also likes theater because she loves performing on stage and the lights directly on her, and she thinks she is really good at theater
Helena sees herself in 10 years as a professional basketball player with her future boyfriend in the stands and two dogs. She also might see herself going to college to be a hairstylist. Helena sees herself after high school trying to get a scholarship for basketball, and if she does, she imagines being on the basketball court with all her friends, having fun, playing really well, and making half-court shots.
Helena says what she likes most about Springbrook is the teachers and how nice they are, and how they teach in a way that is really good for the new sixth graders and welcoming to them. Helena’s top two favorite subjects are science and math because she likes her teachers and the way they teach, and they don’t yell at kids for getting a question wrong.
If Helena could meet any famous person, she said she would meet Caitlin Clark because she has her jersey, she uses number 22 for both her softball and basketball numbers, and she is her biggest fan. She would really like to get her autograph someday, and they have the same positions in basketball.
Student Spotlight — Ean House
by Ernita Broadnax
Hello, I am Ernita Broadnax, and I am a part of The Brook Report team! I recently interviewed a student here at Springbrook. His name is Ean House. He is a 12-year-old sixth-grade student. I chose to interview him because I love how kind and funny he is. He always brings the echo of laughter and smiles to the room. I met him over the summer, and we became friends, so I interviewed him to show everyone how genuinely kind he is and to maybe introduce a new person to the table, as maybe you’d find him similar to you — whether you like the same foods or clothing brands, or maybe you enjoy the same movies! So let's find out.
When I asked him what his favorite thing about our school was, he replied, “I like how our school has extracurricular activities. For example, school plays such as Aladdin or another good one like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which were all good, or other things like sports such as track, football, baseball, softball, soccer, swim, or basketball!”
When I asked him what three words would describe him, he replied, “Athletic, smart, and funny.” I told him that sounded pretty accurate, considering his favorite subject is social studies since he loves learning about history. I say that because not everyone likes social studies — most of the people I know dislike it, which I find pretty interesting. If I estimated the number of people who like social studies and who don't, it would be more than half against a small percentage of people.
Ean believes going on a walk outside is probably the best way for a person to calm down because he thinks fresh air and a good look at nature is the best way to feel better. Most people agree, because not everyone believes going to their room will calm them down — it just keeps them cooped up in their anger and feelings, which isn’t healthy for the human mind.
The last question I asked him was if he could go back in time to change something. He said he would change the fact that he lost his older sibling. In that moment, I was amazed he was willing to share such hurtful information, imagining what he went through at that point in time. It shows that he isn't afraid to share his feelings with anyone and that expressing yourself is healthy.
So I would like to thank Ean House for allowing me to interview him for The Brook Report, and I would also like to thank the founder and CEO of The Brook Report, Mrs. Ford, for giving me this opportunity. And thank you all for reading this — have a great day!
by Raegan Rowe
Meet Mrs. Ashley. She’s a social worker here at Springbrook. Her friends describe her as funny, trusting, and easy to talk to. She has a five-year-old daughter named Madeline and a husband named Joe. She is inspired by people who work with kids and those who help provide free lunches or support people who don’t have as much.
She considers being very empathetic one of her strengths, though she also sees it as a weakness at times. One of her favorite things to do is read. She loves books so much that she read 99 books last year! She recommends reading The Anxious Generation, which discusses how growing up with technology can affect teenagers’ mental health.
Mrs. Ashley plans to stay at Springbrook for a long time and hopes to continue building connections with students and teachers. She shows empathy to everyone and everything around her. In five years, she sees herself still at Springbrook, but she also imagines possibly doing private practice with patients someday.
She first started off studying nursing, but she realized that wasn’t the way she wanted to help people. She then tried counseling, which eventually led her to social work. She attended Sand Creek High School, earned her bachelor’s degree at Lourdes University in Sylvania, and later received her master’s degree from Spring Arbor University in Jackson, Michigan.
One of the major things that inspired her to pursue social work was realizing how many people struggle. She loves being able to help others, make them feel better, and create a space where people feel comfortable talking to her. Her wish for every student—whether she works with them directly or not—is that they achieve every goal they set for themselves and that they never feel alone. She wants students to know she is always there to talk and to help them get through school without feeling stressed or anxious about failing classes.
If she didn’t have this job, she says she would love to own a coffee shop that gives off a warm, homey vibe. Mrs. Ashley is also a huge Swiftie and Taylor Swift fan. If she could have dinner with anyone, she would choose Taylor Swift. If she could eat dinner with someone who is no longer alive, she would choose a queen from long ago.
Mrs. Ashley’s first job was at a charter school in Toledo, and that experience helped inspire her to become the social worker she is today.
Staff Spotlight:
Mrs. Ashley
Student Spotlight:
Jayliah "YaYa" Donald
by Hadley Hayden
This is what Jayliah Donald had to say! The three words that describe her are athletic, kind, and smart. She describes herself as athletic because she has played a lot of sports and enjoys training. She is kind because she is nice to everyone and cares about people. She is smart because she’s good with athletics and understands the game.
Yaya thinks her friends would describe her as loud, crazy, and outgoing. She is most proud of how far she has come in volleyball because she went from knowing nothing about the sport to knowing so much.
Yaya chose basketball because she wanted to be like Gigi Bryant and dreamed of being able to dunk when she got older! She also chose volleyball because all her friends were playing, and she was inspired by Harper Murray. Harper motivates her to be a leader on the court and to always keep learning. Yaya is also inspired by her mom because she keeps her going and never lets her get in her own head.
Yaya’s happiest day ever was the day her little sister was born because she is her favorite sister and is always there for her. Yaya’s strengths are that she is very forgiving and kind. Her weakness is that when she messes up on something, she wants to stop—but she keeps going anyway.
Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, training, and playing sports. Doing these things helps her clear her mind. In five years, Yaya sees herself in college with a car and a job. In ten years, she hopes to have a loving husband and still be working in her career.
Her most memorable moment at Springbrook was field day last year when she and her friends went to the track and raced together. Her favorite thing about Springbrook is that most people are kind, not many people get left out, and there are a lot of great teachers.
Yaya hopes to attend the University of Nebraska because she wants to play volleyball there, and she knows they have great academics. Her favorite subject is math because her teacher, Mr. West, makes learning fun and easy to focus on.
If Yaya could meet any person who is still alive, she would choose Harper Murray because, after watching game after game and highlight after highlight, she really wants to meet her. If she could go out to eat with someone who is no longer alive, she would choose Martin Luther King Jr. because she wants to hear what his life was like.
That’s all Yaya had to say during her student spotlight!
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. O'Brien
by Austin Rivier
Mrs. O’Brien is a new ELA teacher here at Springbrook Middle School this year. She went to Calvin College, which is now called Calvin University, in the Grand Rapids area. The reason she chose that college was because it was the most recommended by her high school guidance counselor. She was glad she decided to go to Calvin. She previously taught at Alexander Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary. The subjects she taught there were math, social studies, and science. The reason she left teaching elementary school was her love of English and her desire to teach middle school students.
About her family: she has two kids, one boy named Osten and one girl named Ashlen. Ashlen is in 10th grade at the high school, and Osten is in 6th grade here at Springbrook. He plays tackle football. Her daughter is on the JV volleyball team, does varsity competition cheerleading, and is also in the marching band. Her kids do a lot of sports to build teamwork and improve their health.
About her personal life: she coaches volleyball and is the head coach for the team. She focuses on teamwork and effort when on the court. She uses her teamwork skills to help win close and tough games. She loves the game of volleyball, which is why she coaches it. That shows how hard it can be to coach and teach multiple classes every single day.
About her job: she loves her job at the middle school. She likes being in the same building as her child at all times because when she leaves, she can go home right away instead of going to another school. She also enjoys the people she works with on a day-to-day basis.
Student Spotlight: Ramiro Rosas
by Ernita Broadnax
Meet Ramiro Rosas, a seventh grader at Springbrook. Many students know him for his goofy personality and friendly demeanor.
Ramiro has big dreams for his future—his goal is to become both a doctor and a lawyer. He has set impressive educational goals for himself, including going to college and getting a good job that will benefit him in the future.
Some of Ramiro’s favorite hobbies are sleeping, scrolling on TikTok, working out, and cooking. He enjoys cooking because he finds it relaxing. Whether it’s a simple PB&J or a bowl of creamy mac and cheese, Ramiro enjoys making food and trying new things in the kitchen.
When asked, “If you were given a credit card with $100,000, who would you spend it with?” Ramiro replied, “I would spend 100k with my mom.” When asked why, he said, “Because my mom is the best woman in the world, and I really love her.”
The purpose of this interview was to help students get to know Ramiro better and to highlight his positive personality and goals. It’s clear that Ramiro is a caring person with big dreams and a bright future ahead.
New Chapter Begins
Mrs. Oakleif shares her goals for the Springbrook library
by Annie Eichorn
Introducing our new school librarian, Mrs Oakleif. She says she likes her job here because you can do many different things like talking to students about books and rearranging books and reading/recommending. Mrs Oakleif likes our school and is impressed so far about the academics and being held accountable for both bad things and good things. She decided to come to Springbrook because she wanted to work in a school where her kids would go when they get older. Springbrook is loved by Mrs. Oakleif . She loves the kids, the academics and how the school is run.
Her reason for going into education is because she loves to teach and thinks everyone deserves their Ah-ha moment. Mrs Oakleif has always wanted to be a teacher And for her underguide she went to Cornerstone University and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee when Mrs Oakleif was younger she wanted to be a teacher and taught for Iss for troubled teens and also ran the library and thought that it could be fun. Her first job was at a little restaurant in Onstead. If you had to choose her job instead of being a teacher they would be a book writer.
Mrs. Oakleif is really proud of winning awards for hobbies like pie baking and things like that! She has a lot of pets including Ruby who is a labradoodle and won 2nd place in the dog show also played Sandy in the movie Annie! They also have a cocker spaniel named Jewel, a bunch of chickens and a bunny named Hazel. Mrs.Oakleif and her husband have three kids and one out of three of her kids attend Springbrook Middle School. They have moved around a lot and says she used to live in Colorado, Wisconsin, and did a brief trip to Alaska and lived in Vermont as well.
The last book our librarian read is Pumpkin spice and Everything Nice. Mrs Oakleif thinks everyone should read To Kill a Mockingbird because she explained how they rarely re-reads books and this one just shaped her adult life into reading and showed her about race and opened her eyes about how to advocate for people with a different race. She says reading inspires her. She wants her students to become lifelong readers!
So, go to the library, check out a book, and read!
Staff Spotlight: Ms. Teske
by Alayna Flores
This is Ms.Teske, she is a new teacher here at Springbrook. One thing she loves about this job are the connections, and building relationships with students, and being able to see them grow from the beginning of the year to the end. Her mom, dad, and step-mom were teachers, she wanted to follow in their footsteps by being a teacher. A couple things she likes about our school are that the teachers are really helpful and are always there when she needs to talk or need anything. The administrators are always very supportive. She wanted to teach science because in high school she had a teacher named Mr. Hayden, he made her fall in love with science, he taught the subject really well. In case you didn’t put this together - that’s Springbrook’s very own Mr. Hayden - right here in our building!
She wants her students to know that they will become something, and to be proud of who they are. She is most proud of getting this far in life. Her mom inspires her the most. She says her mom has been through a lot and she still finds a way to keep going. Ms. Teske has two cats, Oliver is grey and Phineas is orange. She also has a big chocolate lab named Bailey. Ms.Teske's strength is that she never lets anything get in her way, and her weakness is letting things bother her more than they should. If she could have any superpower it would be invisibility because she can always know what's going on without anyone knowing, or flight because she can fly anywhere and can leave anytime. If Ms.Teske had one wish she would have a big house, but school-wise she would want more of a certification, not just middle school, but be certified to teach all grades. In five years she sees herself here at Springbrook still teaching. Some fun things she likes to do in her free time are reading books and playing tennis. Fun fact is that she played a lot of tennis in high school.
So, the next time you see Ms. Teske, say hi and thank you for joining us here at Springbrook!
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sellers
by Leighlyn Blevins
Did you know we have multiple Social Workers here at Springbrook? Well, we do! One of them is Mrs. Sellers! She actually went to Springbrook as a child and has always loved it because everyone is so friendly and nice. Typically Mrs. Sellers meets with students that have been referred to her, but tries to work with anyone she can. She works with them through a variety of skills, like building friendships and how to interact with others more easily, coping skills to help manage emotions and many more. People would describe her as quiet, respectful, and a good listener. These three words are very important features in her job, and she also has seen herself as these three words. In five years Mrs. Sellers still sees herself teaching here as a social worker because she enjoys it and enjoys helping children out with the struggles they are going through because she understands what it's like to struggle and to feel like you can't talk to anyone. She wants to be the person people can trust and talk to.
Mrs. Sellers is interesting to get to know not only as a social worker, but as a person too. The three pets she owns are a Pomsky, Husky, and a turtle, and she also has two kids, a kindergartener, and a fifth grader. She wishes that her kids in the future will be successful and grow up to be the person they want themselves to be. Concerts, making things on her Cricket, diamond painting, and listening to music are all things that she enjoys to do in her spare time. Reading physiological thrillers is also one of her favorite things to do. If she could meet any famous person dead or alive, she would choose to meet Elvis Presley. Mrs. Sellers feels he was a very unique singer who was different from most. If she were going on a road trip, she would end up bringing flavored water, a snack, and her phone, so she has something to eat, drink and entertain herself with. If she could have lunch with any person from any timeline she would choose to have lunch with her grandpa so she could see him again.
A quote that she favorites is “ Every child deserves a one person that is irrationally crazy about them.” She chooses this quote because she feels it accompanies her whole philosophy on why she does social work, and that she wants kids to be supported and feel successful and that quote to her embodies all of that. Why she chose to be a social worker is because when she was younger a social worker had actually helped her out with her emotions and what she was going through. A dream that Mrs. Sellers has is that she wants all students to know that what they are going through is ok, and she hopes that they have a set of skills they can use to help regulate their emotions on a daily basis.
Student Spotlight:
Student Spotlight:
Kylie Salenbien
Kylie Salenbien
by Madeline Coronado
Introducing Kylie Salenbien, a new sixth grader here at Springbrook. Three words that describe her are clever, smart, and athletic because she loves volleyball and other sports. So, sports obviously have an impact in her life. Kylie has three pets: one is a beagle, another a chocolate lab and finally a golden doodle. Actually, the happiest day of her life is when she got another dog because she loves them! Her favorite hobby is volleyball and she's really good at it. In 10 years she sees herself in Florida probably tanning and having the time of her life. She even wishes her superpower could be teleportation to places like Florida and anywhere that she can and so she can get to there faster.
The thing she likes best about our school are the teachers because they are really nice and her favorite one is Mrs. Koelbel. So of course, her favorite subject is ELA because Mrs. Koelbel is her favorite teacher. The last book that she has read was a Dog Man, she thinks everyone should read it. Kylie is proud of how she's doing in school and in volleyball and she thinks that she has improved in both.
If Kylie could meet any famous person she would meet a singer but she doesn't have a singer in mind that she would like to meet. Meeting any singer would be great. If she could have dinner with anyone from another time period it would be her grandpa because she misses him. Kylie’s one wish that she would have is for someone to buy her Sephora cart because she likes stuff like that. She is inspired by her mom and looks up to her.
Produced by Emma Francis and Ricky Veres
Last Day
Last Day
Springbrook students answer the question, "Who would you want to spend your last day on earth with?" Maybe it's Mr. Benschoter, maybe it's their new puppy named Skip, or maybe it's even YOU!
Your Future
Your Future
Springbrook students and staff answer the question, "What does your future look like?" Take a minute to watch their responses and see where they'd like to be, you just might be surprised!
Produced by Giselle Shipperbottom and Hunter McDonnell.
Produced by Brandon Gautz and Gabriel Smaw.
Life Accomplishments
Life Accomplishments
Kenley Burgermeister, Kavion Guyton, Gracee Armstrong, Bryce Charameda, Julien Crossman, Julien Jacobs and Ariana Gomez answer the question, "What would you like to accomplish in your lifetime?"
Produced by William Calamungi and Cruz Borton.
A Dinner Date
A Dinner Date
Five of our students answer the question, if you could go to diner with any person in the world (real or imaginary), who would you choose and why would you choose them? You might be surprised by their answers!
Produced by Emma Francis
Produced by Ricky Veres
Mrs. Traci
by Emma Francis
Meet Mrs. Traci! She is a staff member here at Springbrook Middle School and this is all about her. What made her choose to become a staff member here is because she really likes working with kids. She is a paraprofessional in Mr. Mohler’s room working with students with disabilities. That just means she helps Mr. Mohler and his students with whatever they need. When she was younger she wanted to be a stewardess (flight attendant) and then wanted to become a teacher. The thing she loves most about Springbrook is working with the older kids because they are more mature than the younger kids.
Mrs. Traci likes to go camping in her freetime because she can spend more time with her family. Her favorite subject is art because it is calming to do. She says 3 words that describe her are loud, adventurous and trustworthy. Her happiest day of her life is when she had her first child. She is grateful for her family and is terribly afraid of mice!
She would like to travel to Africa because she loves animals and she thinks it will be really fun! Mrs. Traci's favorite season is summer and her favorite football team is Alabama. Her dream car is a Porsche! Her favorite animals are dogs because they are super fun to play with. Her favorite movie is an old movie called On Golden Pond and her favorite food is tacos.
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Brink
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Brink
1. What do you love most about your job and why?
I love variety and the ability to be creative, and then sharing that with others. There’s never a dull moment working with middle school artists!
2. When did you decide to teach art?
Deciding to become an art teacher came from a variety of factors. I grew up around creative people who produced different types of things. My grandfather and uncle worked with wood. My dad worked on leather belts and did a lot of welding. My mom and aunts were always creating things, using chalk, paint, natural items, fibers, and sewing. My grandmothers were always crocheting, but I never figured out how to do that.
In school I always looked forward to art class. In middle and high school I also enjoyed woodworking class. I loved the smell of wood and there was something about finishing a project that was always satisfying. It’s the same feeling I get when I complete any piece of art to this day.
3. What was your first job?
My first job was mowing lawns. Later, I worked as a cook at a local ice cream and burger shop. When that business was sold, I moved on to work at a soft serve frozen yogurt store. One of the things I enjoyed while working there was decorating cakes. During college I worked at a daycare with the preschool and after school age kids. The other teachers used to joke about the snack trays when I made them, because I always set them up with cool patterns. That was part of the fun of preparing it. Presentation is important even for the youngest consumer. Art has been important in all of these jobs, from creating a neat and pleasing landscape, plating food in an aesthetically pleasing way, creating a brochure or flier for events, to decorating desserts for special people and occasions.
4. What are three words that describe you?
Perceptive, Determined, Creative
5. If you could be anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
I am not much of a traveler, but I think Hawaii would be a cool place to visit.
6. What inspires you the most and why?
My students inspire me. It’s hard to describe, but when I see students understand something for the first time or get excited about something we’re doing in class it motivates me and even more ideas pop into my head. I spend a lot of hours outside of school preparing things for class, because I want students to have the best experience they can.
7. What do you like best about this school and why?
The students and the staff are what I like best about our school. It’s the people who make it a special place where we can all work and learn. All the different people and personalities keep things interesting, so it’s never boring.
submitted by Eva Reynolds
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Kelly
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Kelly
Enjoy getting to know one of our physical education teachers, Mr. Kelly, who is interviewed here by Brook Report team members Stella Rising and William Owens.
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Lopez
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Lopez
Mr. Lopez is interviewed here by Roseanna Gisewite and Joseph Washburn. Take a few minutes to watch what he has to say about education and social studies, what he means by learning how to "strive" and not just "survive" and what super power he wishes he could have.
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Roback
Staff Spotlight: Mr. Roback
Now take some time getting to know another physical education teacher here at Springbrook, Mr. Roback, who also teaches a section of science. He is interviewed here by Brook Report team members Aidan Leake and Alexandra Perez-Yepez.
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