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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.
Meet Branford’s newest physics teacher, who loves to snowboard and spend clear nights staring through a telescope out to the stars.
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.
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
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.
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
Summer is right around the corner and the town Branford has a lot to offer. Whether it’s going swimming at Branford Point or taking a hike in one of Branford’s 23 trails, there is something for everyone who is looking for fun while off from school.
By Colin Donahoe Here at Branford High School, a fashion icon, longtime social studies teacher, and championship-winning coach roams the halls for the last time this school year. Kevin Connell, who is known by ultiple names – Kev, Mr. Connell, Coach to name a few – is planning to retire in June. In his 35 years at Branford, Connell has had a large impact. Looking
Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, has just published its 50th issue. It is available now from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.
Outgoing Superintendent Hamlet Hernandez recently visited the Digital Journalism class at Branford High School, where he talked about his experience being a superintendent for the last 13 years. Before joining the Branford Community in 2010, he served five years as an assistant superintendent for Hamden school district. Before Hernandez, 61, became a superintendent for a school district, he was in the U.S Marine Corps at
