English teacher appointed new IB coordinator

JIWOO HAN Sports Editor

It was never a goal to begin with, but it was an opportunity to try something different: to become coordinator of Sunny Hills’ International Baccalaureate [IB].

“I kind of felt like this is a good time in my career to look for different opportunities, and [being an] IB coordinator was one of those,” English department chairman and teacher Scott Rosenkranz said.

Principal Craig Weinreich personally informed Rosenkranz that he has been named as the replace- ment for art teacher Brian Wall as IB coordinator on Feb. 17. After more than 15 years in that position, Wall has decided to retire at the end of this school year.

Weinreich officially announced the appointment in a subsequent Feb. 24 statement in his digital newsletter sent to students, staff and parents.

“I am looking forward to Scott being able to work alongside Brian throughout the rest of this school year as he begins his transition into this role moving forward and continues to maintain the strong IB tradition for our Lancers,” according to the principal’s email statement.

The announcement came more than a month after Weinreich reached out to the staff in a Jan. 19 email, informing teachers to con-

ROSENKRANZ’S RESUME

Scott Rosenkranz’s most notable achievements at Sunny Hills: l 2000 - Began teaching at Sunny Hills l 2006 - Joined the International Baccalaureate [IB] program and received his National Board Certification l 2013 - Started instructing the IB Theory of Knowledge class l 2023 - Appointed new IB coordinator Source: Craig Weinreich’s tact him if they are interested in applying to replace Wall.

Candidates participated in an interview with Weinreich, Wall, assistant principal Sarah Murrietta, math teacher Cristian Bueno and IB student junior representative Kasey Lee.

Lee said she was impressed with Rosenkranz’s extensive resume