ALUMNI LEADERS IN
In this section, we pay homage to our alumni making their mark in the field of education as teachers and administrative leaders. The early learning experiences of many of our alumni at Nashoba Brooks School helped them discover their passions and talents, which they, in turn, brought back to the classrooms. We applaud them for their accomplishments in educating and inspiring the next generation of student leaders.
ALUMNA RACHEL FRENKIL ’04: A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND LANGUAGES ALUMNA RACHEL FRENKIL, currently in her eighth year of teaching Spanish, loves working at Gann Academy. She credits her early years at Nashoba Brooks School as the spark for her career path in education. Additionally, it was in Grade 4, studying French, when she discovered her natural aptitude for learning languages. Rachel’s mother encouraged her to learn Spanish at a very young age, and she grew up in a bilingual home. “I loved Spanish because of my family but Nashoba Brooks School showed me I could be very successful in languages in general because I was so good at French. It came very easily to me,” said Rachel. After graduating from Concord Academy, Rachel attended Colby College where she traveled to Buenos Aires for six months to study abroad. “After graduating from Colby College, I worked at the Pomfret School where they were willing to send me to Spain for a week, Madrid and Barcelona. Then I got my masters in Spanish (with a concentration in literature) from Middlebury College over the course of 4 summers.” Reflecting back, Rachel states: “Nashoba Brooks showed me what a rigorous and great education is all about. Looking back [my experience] made me want to get involved in education. I am passionate about using authentic materials and applied grammar to create meaningful and engaging lessons for my students. My classes are communicative and student-centered.”
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