By MacKenzie Nguyen and Sara Walstedter
It’s the already the second month of school, which means the newness of the school year – new grade, new goals, new teachers – is starting to wear off. However, one question still going around BHS recently is: Who are these new teachers? The Branford Buzz took the opportunity to interview and learn more about them. Over the coming weeks, the Buzz will be publishing Q & A interviews with all the new staff members.
Today’s feature is on Ms. Mary Perez-Estrada, a new Spanish teacher whose classroom is D26.
What subject and classes do you teach?
I teach Spanish 2 and Spanish 3.
Why did you become a teacher?
I became a Spanish teacher because I remember loving learning and pronouncing new words when I was in high school. I had a Spanish teacher that made the class fun, and I emulated to be like her some day. I worked hard to learn the language and become fluent on my own.
What’s your background and how did you come to BHS?
I taught for seven years at Wilbur Cross High in New Haven. I came to Branford excited for a fresh start.
What do you like about BHS?
I love my students! I love how every day students come to class ready to learn and do their best. So many students have been helpful and friendly to me as I learn my way around the school. BHS has a great community of like-minded individuals who work hard to be their best selves each and every day.
Tell me about your family.
I have a small family that I love very much. My son, Mauricio, is 5 and a half years old. He just started kindergarten at a bilingual school! My husband’s name is Eric and he’s from Mexico. I have a cat named Leo who is very funny and cuddly.
What’s a favorite song, book, movie or TV show and why?
My favorites tend to change frequently, but I love books, movies and music. I especially like fiction, tragicomedies, and terror.
