Teacher Spotlight
Our new blog series features Q&A sessions with Brookfield’s amazing teachers! From classroom insights to fun facts, you’ll get a closer look at the passionate educators who make our school such a special place to learn and grow.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
I was inspired to become a teacher because I had some amazing teachers that made school very exciting. They instilled a love for learning within me and I want to do that with others. I love helping others and I love seeing the moment when it clicks.
How long have you been teaching?
This will be my fourth year in the classroom.
What do you love most about Brookfield so far?
I absolutely love the support and kindness that I have received from everyone at Brookfield. Being a new teacher to the school means I’ve had many questions and all of my questions and concerns are being answered and cared for. every single teacher has been so helpful.
What’s one thing you hope your students take away from your class each year?
When students leave my room, I want them to know that they are braver than they think, smarter than they believe, and kinder than they even realize and I will always be cheering them on, no matter where they go.
What’s a favorite memory or proudest moment you’ve had as a teacher?
My favorite memory as a teacher is my first year as a whole. I was learning right alongside them and we created such strong connections. It made me love teaching even more.
What was your favorite subject in school growing up?
My favorite subject growing up was reading and I still love it to this day!
What do you like to do outside of the classroom?
When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with family and friends reading a good book or going camping.
What’s one fun fact students might be surprised to learn about you?
I think something that would surprise my students is the fact that I lived in the world’s very first ever national park!
If you weren’t a teacher, what career would you want to try?
If I wasn’t a teacher, I could see myself being a student counselor or a child psychologist, but I can’t see myself in a world that I’m not helping kids in.
If you could take your students on any field trip in the world, where would you go?
If I could take my students on any field trip, I’d probably take them to Yellowstone. It’s a beautiful place. It’d be so fun to teach them about nature and wildlife and I would want to give them an experience like I had living there and I would love to show them that learning goes way beyond our classroom walls.