Here at Brandeis we have all been used to the Academic Dean being Mr. Schmidt, but with this new school year comes a new Academic Dean, and her name is Elisa McCraken. This, however, would not be her first time at Brandeis. McCraken used to be an Environmental Science teacher for eight years before…Continue Reading New Dean Finds Her Way Back Home
Linda Ellis, Pre-AP World Geography and Sociology teacher, rode with the Bexar County Palomino Patrol and Drill Team during the grand entry. Like everyone else, Ellis does this to feel young again. “I having been riding horses my entire life, but this is the first year I have ridden with the Bexar County Palomino Patrol,” Ellis…Continue Reading Trotting History to the San Antonio Rodeo
The Solanik’s, famous around Brandeis for being the greatest substitutes to ever grace our halls with their presence, are the cutest couple in all of Brandeis History. You may know Mr. Solanik for his lighthearted teasing and fun jokes that brighten a students day, or Mrs. Solanik’s graceful dancing that will uplift any classroom. The…Continue Reading All You Need is Love
The 2016 Educator of the year Alexis Marcelo teaches Algebra I and Geometry Pre-AP, and the New Educator of the Year Adrianna Cortez teaches Biology, Environmental Systems, and Pep Squad. Some may be surprised to learn that their teachers faced similar frustrations in class that students now face. “When I was younger, I struggled with math. I had…Continue Reading TEACHERS HONORED WITH AWARD