BHS is full of many wonderful teachers. Most students just know the teachers for what subjects they teach. However, like everyone else, teachers have their personal lives too and what they do outside of teaching.

BHS and BJHS choir teacher Beth Nelson told about her life outside of teaching.

How long have you been teaching?

• “Fourteen years.”

What do you like about your job?

• “It’s always challenging, it’s fun working with young people, I get to study music, and I get to TRY to make a positive difference in the world.”

What got you into teaching?

• “Some excellent teachers I had myself.“

Other than teaching, what else do you do?

• “I’m a mom.”

What are some of your specific hobbies?

• “I do yoga every day.  I also like to sew and cook and play banjo, guitar, and piano.”
  

What was your dream career?

• “Teaching music.”