Interviews-Our reporters catch up with Mrs. Vogler and Mr. Renn

by: Svati K. and Tiffany P.

Interview with Mrs. Vogler: 6th Grade Teacher



Q. How different are the new 6th graders than the past?
A. “Okay, I am going to tell you. ‘Kids are Kids’. From 3rd graders to 6th graders, my entire teaching career, I have been thinking of that quote. Some give 100% and some you have to push a little. But overall they are a little smaller

Q. Are there any new issues this year?
A. “Yes, definitely. Advisory has been an issue this year. We need to work out glitches”

Q. What do you think has to improve this year?
A. “I think that overall, student behavior needed to be improved”

Q. Are there any new projects or plans this year?
A. She’s ‘going to attempt a musical’ this year for Theatre Arts. In Integrated Studies, she is using glogster to imbed all of the student projects. So it will be a portfolio for them and their parents to access at home.

Comments:
“BMS is almost like a new school with all the new teachers and students, like a completely different school. People leaving, people here, good and bad. BMS is a great place to be a part of. And Brunswick is probably “one of the best kept secrets in Frederick County”


Interview with Mr. Renn



1. What exactly is your role here at BMS?

“I’m the enrichment specialist here at Brunswick Middle School. Also this year, I’m doing this administrative internship, because I would like to become an assistant principal.”

2. Do you have any new projects in mind?

“I’m working with several students for fundraising ideas. Also the newspaper. There’s so many”

3. How long have you worked in Brunswick Middle?

“This is my 4th year at Brunswick Middle. Although it’s my 8th year teaching overall.”

4. What other schools have you previously worked at?

“Thurmont Middle. I was a 6th grade math teacher. I even worked with Mrs.Keiling.”

5. Comments?

“It’s been neat to work at Brunswick Middle, because this is the middle school that I went to. I’m a proud BHS graduate, so it means a lot to come back to this community. And work with all the great kids that are here.”