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Teacher Spotlights

Because the T in PTA stands for Terrific Teachers

Kimberly Corcoran, Peebles 2nd grade teacher

1/27/2018

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Ms. Corcoran was born in January and her hometown is Lewiston, Maine.  She went to college at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, NH.
Favorite teacher? Mr. Amnott in High School. He believed in all his students and was a great role model.​
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? A Chef
Do you have pets? Yes, a Chocolate Labrador.
Favorite color? Green
Favorite Quote or Saying? Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Costa Rica
Favorite Food? French fries
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Golfing, cooking, and lounging!
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Shaunna Aflague, BMS 8th gr. science teacher

1/10/2018

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Ms. Aflague was born in December and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at UMass Amherst.
Favorite teacher? Many teachers in this district have been a positive influence in my life. I feel very fortunate that they continue to be a part of my educational journey.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Astronaut.
Do you have pets? One little dog named Roxanne.
Favorite color? Green
Favorite Quote or Saying? 



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​Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?
 The Caribbean and California
Favorite Food? Pistachio Ice Cream
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Bourne Historical Society

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Liza Bar, BHS math teacher

1/10/2018

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Ms. Bar was born in April and her hometown is Whitman, MA (currently Sagamore).  She went to college at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida (Undergrad) and Masters from UMass Dartmouth.
Favorite teacher? Mrs. Crowell (3rd grade) - not sure why...I just liked her.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Professional photographer or a stay-at-home parent.
Do you have pets? Yes, a mini-goldendoodle named Sochi
Favorite color? Pink
Favorite Quote or Saying? 'If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude' - Maya Angelou
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Israel
Favorite Food? Pizza
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? my daughters (Maya is 11, Izzie is 8)
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Jillian Donovan, BMS Art teacher

12/16/2017

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Ms. Donovan was born in April and her hometown is Berkley, MA.  She went to college at UMass Dartmouth (Bachelor) and Bridgewater State (Master).
Favorite teacher? Mr. Dobrowsky who was my high school art teacher.  He taught me to love art and gain confidence.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Graphic designer or greeting card designer. :)
Do you have pets? Yes, Cat - Romeo and GloFish
Favorite color? Aqua
Favorite Quote or Saying? "Kill 'em with Kindness!"  :)
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Italy
Favorite Food? Tacos and ice cream sundaes
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Anything craft related, cooking, playing with my daughter, skiing.
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Amanda Dodge, BHS Art teacher

12/16/2017

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Ms. (Cabral) Dodge was born in October and her hometown is Somerset, MA.  She went to college at UMass Dartmouth for both her Bachelors and Masters Degree.
Favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was my Theater/Show Choir Teacher, Mr. Mike Winslow. I spent 6 extra hours every day with him after school doing sets and practicing for our performances.  Him and our music groups became my 2nd family.  I still keep in touch with him to this day.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Real Estate Agent or working for a college Res Life. I like working with people.
Do you have pets? Yes, I have a Netherland Dwarf Bunny named Zipper.  He is 3 years old, recently moved into a double decker bunny condo, and loves papaya.

Favorite color? Purple and black
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? Cheese Fondue
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Hiking, Traveling, Making Art or crafting,  learning American History/Art History factoids, I enjoy nerdy things and consider myself a gamer.  This includes video games (mostly console), Board games, Puzzle games, and RPG’s (Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons).  On occasion I have gone to LARP’s ( Live Action Role Playing games) in Mass.  I also cosplay and enjoy going to nerdy conventions to see the latest art and costuming.

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Kim Colella, Peebles 3rd grade teacher

12/7/2017

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Ms. Colella was born in July and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to Bridgewater State College for her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Communication Studies and for her Master’s in Education in Reading.
Favorite teacher? Mr. Southworth, Ms. Norton and Mrs. Raposa – I can’t pick because they all made learning fun in different ways.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? I would love to try being a baker.
Do you have pets? Blackie (a pug) and Whitey (the bunny) – both named by my daughter
Favorite color? Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying? Mistakes are proof you are trying.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? California
Favorite Food? Ice cream
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I grew up playing softball and still do play it. I am also starting to help out and coach with my daughter’s teams.
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Lisa Bisgounis, BMS grade 6 math/science teacher

11/30/2017

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Ms. Bisgounis was born in February and her hometown is West Barnstable, MA.  She went to college at Misericordia University and Lesley University.

Favorite teacher? Mr. McCreedy - He was the one math teacher that really helped me understand math.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Owning a bakery or flower shop.
Do you have pets? Yes, a 2 year old German Shepherd.
Favorite color? Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying? Believe in Yourself
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Europe
Favorite Food? Anything I don't have to cook.  :)
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Reading, cross-stitch, and watching old movies.
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Lisa DiBiasio, BHS history teacher

11/30/2017

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Ms. DiBiasio was born in June and her hometown is Plymouth, MA.  She went to college at Bridgewater State University and American International College.

Favorite teacher? Professor Dushku when I was at Suffolk University. She was passionate about international politics, about the importance of activism, and she made you feel as if your opinion, and work mattered.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? If I was not in education I would be doing humanitarian work. I have worked for a non-profit organization in the past and know that I would love to continue to work to help those around the world achieve what many of us take for granted in the United States.
Do you have pets? Yes, our wonderful dog Sophia. We adopted her 6 years ago from a shelter in South Carolina.
Favorite color? My favorite color has always been purple. The fact that it is the school color was a wonderful coincidence!
Favorite Quote or Saying? I love the Maya Angelou quote from the Poem Phenomenal Women
“I am women
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.”
It is important as a woman, a mother of four phenomenal girls, a wife, an aunt, a daughter, a granddaughter, a teacher, a role model, a leader, a peer, that I am happy with who I am, who I have grown to be, and how I work to positively interact with others. It is important for our youth to know that our quirkiness and our imperfections, are part of what makes us phenomenal.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? I went to Morocco many years ago. I explored Casa Blanca, Fez, and Marrakesh which was very different than any other trip I have gone on. To explore such a different culture and land gave me a greater appreciation for all rights and opportunities we have in American society.
Favorite Food? I love a Thanksgiving Day sandwich. It has to have cranberry sauce to make it spectacular.​
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? When I am not teaching, advising Student Council or Model UN, I spend time with my family. My husband and I tend to spend a lot of time at the soccer field with my 3 older girls and chasing my little one around. I will say it is coming up on my favorite time of year in which we celebrate the 25 Days of Christmas. Taking time each night to spend time with family and friends is what is most meaningful to me.
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Norris Brown, BMS 5th grade teacher

11/15/2017

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Mr. Brown was born in March and his hometown is Southborough, MA.  He went to college at Cape Cod Community College, A.A.; UMass Boston, B.S.; and Bridgewater State College, M.A.

Favorite teacher? I had many favorite teachers Mrs. Gough 7 and 8 Grade Language Arts.  She was an excellent teacher, made learning interesting, and was a bit irreverent  which I enjoyed.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Lawyer or Salvage old houses.  There is a show called Salvage Dawgs, I’d like to work for them.
Do you have pets? I have a bulldog made of cement named Buster, he’s easy to care for
Favorite color? blue or green depending on my mood.
Favorite Quote or Saying? Be a blessing to someone - Maya Angelou
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.  We love cruises and take a cruise almost every summer.
Favorite Food? Lobster with butter, Chinese Food, and Donuts!!!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Gardening, kayaking, and bicycling.  I take hiking trips with my friends.
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Megan Bucchianeri, BHS English teacher

11/15/2017

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Ms. Bucchianeri was born in October and her hometown is Hanover, MA.  She went to college at Curry College and Bridgewater State University.

Favorite teacher? Miss Lina because she taught me to read in kindergarten which led to my literary journey and Bourne.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt?
 I used to work in marketing as a writer and social media specialist.  I'd like to be a published author.
Do you have pets? A dog - Brady the Beagle
Favorite color? Teal
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Wyoming/Montana/Nevada/Utah
Favorite Food? Mac-n-Cheese and Tacos/Mexican
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Hiking, cooking, and the American Cancer Society.
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