A new Spanish teacher at BHS is helping students communicate and have better opportunities this year, Berenice Weisel.

Weisel always wanted to teach at a young age. Her first language was Spanish and while she was learning English in elementary school her teachers helped her learn a new language in a fun way and now she wants to have the same opportunities with her students now.

Weisel is a Spanish 1 teacher in the high school and a World Language Exploratory teacher at the junior high.

“In Spanish we are learning all of the basics of the Spanish language and we dive into the culture of Spanish speaking countries,” Weisel said about her classes. “In the World Language class we explore various languages.”

This year marks Weisel’s 12th year of teaching; she worked in a middle school in Lawrence, Kansas before coming to Baldwin.

“Throughout my years there I taught specialized classrooms, 7th Grade English, and English as a Second Language, where I helped students who spoke other languages learn English,” Weisel said. 

Weisel is a new teacher but is already making an impact on students’ lives already by exploring other cultures. “She helps people learn different languages and communicate in the school which benefits the school by giving more opportunities.” 8th grader Spencer Carr said. 

This helps students interact with different people and cultures.

“Everyone is so kind, helpful, and supportive,” Weisel said. “Joining the Baldwin School District was a perfect fit, and all of my colleagues have made me feel right at home and welcome, for which I am so thankful.” Students have said that she is very involved in the community. “She fundraises and goes to our soccer games.” 8th grader Jackson Schwartz said.

Most students at BHS have explained that they would love to take her class or a class similar to hers again.

“I love her teaching and how she teaches us,” 8th grader Allison Searl said.

“She shows us how to do things well and it is informal and fun,” 8th grader Sutton Drummond said.