B STEM Family,
Here we go! The last weekend of Summer vacation brings a tremendous amount of excitement, and of course nerves, for all of us--including me. However, I proudly speak for our staff in saying that we can't wait to see you and your students. As a father of three children myself, I continue to be thankful and humbled that you send your babies (no matter how big they get) to our school. We will do our very best to keep them safe, healthy, happy, inspired, and cognitively challenged!
We have so much to explore in the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what you need to know as we begin.
Together,
Mr. Brooks
New Faces! Please help me welcome the following educators to B STEM:
• Suela Bruko, District Math Coach: I should say, "Welcome Back!" Ms. Bruko taught Math at B STEM for several years.
• Damaris Cabrera, School Social Worker: Another "Welcome Back!" Ms. Cabrera was formerly a Behavior Tech at B STEM.
• Marisa Faroani, TESOL Teacher (M, Tu, W)
• Dolly Haddad, 5th Grade English/Language Arts (ELA)
• Melissa Kowalick, 5th Grade Math
• Ronald Pedonti, School Social Worker (W, Th, F)
• Rodrigo Robles, In-School Suspension Paraeducator
• Kimberly West-Herzog, Theatre: This is a NEW course at B STEM. All students will participate for the first half of the year!
New Places! These Nerdy Birds have new positions in our school:
• Samantha DiBiase, 7th Grade Math: Our former 5th Grade, former Resource Teacher is now teaching Math!
• Richard Roberts, Computer Education/STEM Lab: Our former Music Teacher is now teaching Computers!
Vacancies
• 8th Grade Science: Mrs. Blake and Ms. Palmer will teach 8th Grade Science until an outstanding teacher is hired.
• PE/Health: Ms. Cowles will teach PE/Health until an outstanding teacher is hired.