This Book Changed My Life

Mark teaches the really hard chemistry classes at our school, but more importantly, he teaches students how to get through things that are really hard. Not surprisingly, his reading list also reflects this concept!

History teacher and staff dance coach/choreographer (that’s right, we dance sometimes), Megan Blackwell brightens up the hallways of BHS. Listen as we chat about her BHS story, historical fiction, a super scary read.

One of the best parts of this podcast is calling someone I hardly know and taking time to learn about their past, their journey to BHS, and a book that awakened their brain. That is exactly what happens on this call with Jason Wohlfarth! Have a listen!

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your hands together for the 2019 Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year, the Queen of Choir, Julie Smith!

Dan Inman is the Mr. Congeniality of Berkley High School. We've never officially held mock elections (Meloche, potential staff meeting icebreaker?), but this guy would win hands down if we did. He has been on quite a journey, both in his reading life and in his real life. Take a listen!

Don’t let Jess Sandtveit’s math skills deceive you. In addition to teaching Algebra and Pre-Calculus, Jess is a voracious reader. In this episode we discuss where math and literature collide, the books we remember from our middle school years, and two titles that she holds close to her heart.

Mrs. Weiss is an amazing human, and she really, really misses BHS. We discuss her reading history, her love for her job, and of course, a great book.