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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

HISTORY BUFF: From teaching Social Studies to AP Government, Mrs. Merritt is an expert in all things history and can’t wait to teach a new subject this year!

Meet Mrs. Merritt!

Demi Iuzzolino, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Rebecca Merritt is the newest Advanced Placement European History teacher. Merritt was born in New Jersey, and she attended University of Delaware for her undergraduate degree and Delaware Law for law...

A PASSION FOR TEACHING: Inspired by his own teachers, Palumbo hopes to make an impact in the lives of his students through teaching.

Meet Anthony Palumbo!

Neha Varanasi, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

This year, new science teacher Anthony Palumbo steps into the classroom at Berkeley as a ninth grade biology teacher. Palumbo grew up in Philadelphia, PA, where he attended the Holy Family University and...

New Chemistry Teacher Tatum Vega Shares her Formula for Success!

New Chemistry Teacher Tatum Vega Shares her Formula for Success!

Avery Metheny, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Tatum Vega was in high school when she first dreamed of becoming a teacher. After graduating from the University of Florida in Gainesville where she grew up, she spent two years teaching at a small private...

Grimm, a Virginia native, has been enjoying the warm weather and Floridian culture.

Meet Tracey Grimm!

Zoya Jooma, Co-Editor-in Chief November 5, 2024

“My parents didn’t really have a lot of college knowledge,” says Tracey Grimm, the new 11th and 12th Academic Dean and College Counselor. Grimm grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, and attended the University...

Math Master: Werner’s favorite math concept is trigonometry identities because solving them feels like solving a puzzle to her.

Meet Christina Werner!

Emma Colitz, Co-Head-Editor-in-Cheif November 5, 2024

This year, Christina Werner joined the Upper Division faculty as an Honors Precalculus teacher and an academic dean for grades nine and ten. She earned her B.A. in mathematics from the University of Florida,...

 Dunn enjoys Berkeley’s “collaborative and positive atmosphere” found all around campus.

Meet Meric Dunn!

Lily Shirmohammad, Social Media Manager November 5, 2024

“Teaching is not just a profession for me; it’s a lifelong passion that continues to inspire and challenge me every day,” said new Upper Division English teacher Meric Dunn. Her love for teaching...

Her dedication is evident due to her constant drive to improve.

Meet Kimberly McDowell!

Kostas Saravanos, Co-Head Editor November 5, 2024

This year, our Mathematics Department welcomes Kimberly McDowell, whose love for numbers stretches back to her own high school days. Although she always had an affinity for math, McDowell attributes much...

Lynch moved from Bangkok, Thailand to Tampa, Florida to teach English.

Meet Karissa Lynch!

Kiran Dhaliwal, Section Editor November 5, 2024

Having graduated from UCF with a bachelor's degree in education, as well as having  taught English literature in Thailand and China, Karissa Lynch now joins the Berkeley community. She originally grew...

FROM THE FIELD TO THE CLASSROOM: Philip Soderberg is currently a member of the Upper Division Science Department after previously playing football in college.

Meet Philip Soderberg!

Samantha Zophin, Executive Editor-In-Cheif November 5, 2024

This year, Philip Soderberg joined the Upper Division Science Department as a teaching fellow.    Born in Minnesota and growing up in Columbus, Ohio, Soderberg attended schools similar to Berkeley....

Meet Mr. Hoffman!

Meet Mr. Hoffman!

Sanvi Soma, Yasmin Virani, and Avery Metheny November 29, 2023

“I’ve always liked Latin a lot,” said Peter Hoffman. The new Upper Division Latin teacher has been interested in Latin and Roman history since he was in high school. Hoffman stated that the influence...

Meet Mr. Nejman!

Meet Mr. Nejman!

Emma Colitz, Section Editor November 29, 2023

John Nejman is the new Associate Director of College Counseling at Berkeley this year. Counseling at Berkeley after living in Rwanda for a number of years, Nejman says that he was immediately drawn in...

Meet Mrs. Cooper!

Meet Mrs. Cooper!

Kiran Dhaliwal, Neha Varanasi, and Serena Kachhi November 29, 2023

Laura Cooper is the newest addition to our counselors here at Berkeley! From a young age, Cooper has dreamed of becoming a child psychologist, as she has a passion for helping others. She has been counseling...

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