Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Ms. Magdalena Fin, arts teacher
Originally from Poland, this new art teacher at Branford High loves to paint in her free time and considers herself a Harry Potter nerd.
Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Amanda Anderson, school psychologist
Branford High’s new school psychologist just relocated to Connecticut from New Orleans. She has been impressed with the welcoming feel of the BHS community.
Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Mrs. Jessica Cyr, special education
One of Branford High’s newest teachers has over 20 years of experience in other districts. Here at Branford, she enjoys helping her students exceed their potential both in and out of the classroom.
Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Ms. Shannon Carey, math teacher
One of Branford High’s newest math teachers has been training for a half-marathon. She also loves thrifting and taught herself to sew during the 2020 lockdown. Read about her on The Buzz.
Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Mr. Jonathan Corbett, science teacher
Meet Branford’s newest physics teacher, who loves to snowboard and spend clear nights staring through a telescope out to the stars.
Categories : Faculty Features Interviews School News Student life
New Superintendent Always Wanted To Teach
Tranberg’s passion for teaching began early when he played school with his five younger siblings, whom he claims he forced to be his students. By the time he got to high school he knew he wanted to turn his passion into a career. He said he was inspired by the way teachers have the power to validate students and push them to grow.
Categories : Clubs School Events School News Student life
New Club Hoping to Bring Positive Mental Health Changes
By Lucy Peterson Last Spring senior Leila Omeragic worked with Health teacher Mrs. Stackpole to start a club called Mental Health Matters, which is part of a national organization that works with schools and children all across the country in building mental health programs that are accessible for everyone. The club is readying for another successful year this school year. The national organization, Bring Change
Categories : Faculty Features Interviews School News Student life
Petela Recaps 30-year BHS Career, Plans to Retire this Fall
By Paige Johnson One of the founders of BHS Model Congress, a favorite and impactful teacher at BHS, Mr. James Petela is saying goodbye to his teaching career. Although he began teaching here in 1993, Petela has been intertwined with the evolution of Branford High School since he was born. His father, Stan, was a physical education teacher at BHS after serving in World War II.
Categories : Clubs School Events School News Student life
10 Back To School Tips For a Great Year
By Katie Harmon Now that the school year is back in full swing and the workload is starting to increase, things at school can get pretty stressful. Here at The Branford Buzz have put together a list of ten tips that will help you to have the most successful year possible. Good luck. Change up your study spots Finding new environments to do homework or
Categories : Features Interviews Learning Student life
Last Year’s Seniors Have Advice For Newest BHS Students
By Gianna Piscitelli and Scout Engstrom Welcome back to another school year at Branford High School. Last spring, The Branford Buzz interviewed outgoing seniors of the class of 2023 about what advice they wished they had as 9th graders. The graduating seniors from the class of 2023 said they hope that all younger students – including this year’s incoming freshman from the class of 2027 –
