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Because the T in PTA stands for Terrific Teachers

Kerin Gangi-Holt, Bournedale & Peebles writing teacher

11/28/2018

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Ms. Gangi-Holt was born in November and her hometown is Andover, MA.  She attended college at St. Anselm College in Manchester NH for undergrad and University of Colorado Colorado Spring (UCCS) for graduate.
Favorite teacher?  
My 3rd grade teacher,  Mrs. Hopley. She was kind, creative, and encouraging.  I was lucky enough to have her in 4th grade, too, when she switched grades!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Something in environmental science… there is so much work to be done out there to protect our precious world.
Do you have pets?   A guinea pig and a fish
Favorite Color?   Purple!
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”  Aesop 
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Morocco
Favorite Food?   Pizza and humus (but not together) ; )
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I love to play soccer and am involved with coaching in Falmouth.  I also belong to a book club and a card group!
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Jennifer Ward, Bournedale & Peebles health teacher

11/28/2018

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​Ms. Ward was born in March and her hometown is Derry, NH.  She attended college at URI for Undergrad and UNH for M.Ed.
Favorite teacher?  
Mr. Fitzpatrick because he was silly sometimes!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Hair stylist
Do you have pets?   Yes, a cat named Buttons
Favorite Color?   Orange
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Be a pineapple, Stand tall, wear your crown and be sweet on the inside! 
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Costa Rica
Favorite Food?   Pizza
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I love to ski!
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Marie Feehan, BMS guidance counselor

11/17/2018

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Ms. Feehan was born in May and her hometown is Cranston, RI (spent summers in Cataumet).  She attended college at UMass Amherst (undergrad) and Cambridge College (grad).
Favorite teacher?  
My 5th grade teacher, Mr. Jeschke, because he challenged me to believe in myself.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Realtor.
Do you have pets?   Yes! 2 bunnies (Rascal & Bell) and 2 dogs (Logan & Bella).
Favorite Color?   Blue
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “This too shall pass” 
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Hawaii
Favorite Food?   Ice Cream from Somerset Creamery
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
I foster rescue dogs with the Paws New England organization.  Over the past 6 years, I've fostered 38 dogs... and I've only kept one!
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Laura Brophy, BHS SPED teacher

11/17/2018

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Ms. Brophy was born in March and her hometown is Rowley, MA.  She attended college at Bridgewater State College.
Favorite teacher?  
Miss Spanger.  She was my Elementary Special Education Teacher.  I think she was one of my favorite teachers because she believed in me and made me believe that I could accomplish anything.  She showed me that even though it took longer for me to learn, I could still learn everything that my peers did.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Social Worker.
Do you have pets?   Currently my family has one cat.  In the past we’ve had a dog as well.
Favorite Color?   Green
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently” Henry Ford
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Paris, France
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Scott Ashworth, BHS PE teacher & boys' basketball coach

11/17/2018

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Mr. Ashworth was born in February (big 50 this year) and his hometown is Fairhaven, MA.  He attended college at Bridgewater State College (BS Physical Education) and Endicott College (M.A.Ed. Athletic Administration).
Favorite teacher?  
Ms. Shaw English Teacher Fairhaven High School- She took a genuine interest in her students.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Professional Wrestler or Actor in Soap Operas- die hard General Hospital fan.
Do you have pets?   2 Dogs Jerry and Sophie
Favorite Color?   Purple!!
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Buddha-in the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but through perseverance.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Santo Domingo, DR to work a wrestling show
Favorite Food?   Linguica Chorico Kale Soup
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
Referee High School/Youth Football, Umpire College/High School/Youth Softball, SMFOA-SMBO-GNBSUA-MIAA, State Baseball Committee, Independent Professional Wrestler
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Andrew Arki, BHS health & wellness teacher

11/17/2018

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Mr. Arki was born in January and his hometown is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He attended college at Brock University (St. Catharines, Canada), University of Canberra (Canberra, Australia), Cambridge College (Boston, MA).
Favorite teacher?  
Mr. Erwin, my High School P.E. Teacher because he taught me the importance of taking care of my health and motivated me to help others pursue the same fitness/wellness goals.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I would like to pursue Acting or Screenwriting.
Do you have pets?   Yes, a Yellow Lab/Golden Retriever/Husky mix girl named Willow!
Favorite Color?   Light blue.
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Be the change you wish to see in the world -Gandhi
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Australia
Favorite Food?   Veal Marsala, poutine is a close second (only with real cheese curds)
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
USA Triathlon Member
National Soccer Coaches Association Member
Eastern Mass Soccer Coaches Association Member
USTA Tennis Member
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Heather Sivil, Peebles 3rd gr SPED teacher

11/10/2018

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Ms. Sivil was born in February and her hometown is New Bedford, MA (recently moved to recently moved to Mattapoisett).  She attended college at Fitchburg State.
Favorite teacher?  
4th grade Mr. Hitchcock. He was funny and caring.  He also took the time to get to know his students really well.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Small business managing parties, functions, etc.  I’ve also dreamed about opening up a Learning Center with a kids outreach program.
Do you have pets?   I have an English Lab named Bear.
Favorite Color?   I don’t have a favorite but I like grays, blues, and earth colors.
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “There is a voice inside of you that whispers all day long. I know that this is right for me; I know that this is wrong.  No teacher, preacher, parent, friend, or wise man can decide - what’s right for you, just listen to the voice that speaks inside.”  ~Shel Silverstein
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   St. Michael, Azores when I was a teenager.
Favorite Food?   sushi, raw little necks and oysters
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  
I love quilting, walking, and yoga.  I camp a lot with my husband and two girls.  My girls and I craft for every holiday.
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