The Teachers of Brainfood Academy. These Expert Educators are the Highlight of us here with Brainfood Academy. They are the the HEART of everything and they get to share their Gifts and Talents with Students all around the Globe with our Training and Education Platform. “Brainfood Academy”.
Meet our “Superstars”; Also known as the Teachers of Brainfood Academy
In the Public School World of Education; the Teacher is Under-Valued, Under-Paid, and Under-Supported. Considering they are the ones working with your children almost everyday, don’t you think they deserve better. They give their time, patience and experience to equip your children with knowledge and skills to become the best, most successful adults. Because Your child’s future is in their hands, don’t you want the Best? With that said, We believe in our Awesome Teachers we bring into this incredible education Platform; and completely support them as our “Superstars” for the future.
Meet Dr. Hawkins
As a retired teacher and entrepreneur, the quote by Fredrick Douglas, “ It is easier to build strong children than repair broken adults” has struck a key in the heart and mind of Cassandra Mmabatho Hawkins. She brings over 29 years of experience in education, Language Arts, and 11 years of mission’s work. Dr. Cassandra Hawkins was honored as a VIP member in 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). She has earned degrees in Speech, Theatre and Communications which she utilizes to teach kids to be themselves and how to problem solve through critical thinking. Cassandra Mmabatho Hawkins, Doctor of Ministry, loves teaching bible stories to illustrate character development and help children grow spiritually. With all her amazing gifts, one of her passions is directing stage plays and musicals that teach children, teens, and young adults how to make wise choices that carry on through their adult lives.
We invite you to meet and connect with Dr. Hawkins by enrolling in her classes!! Open your mind to expand your horizons for a better tomorrow.
Ms Tulini: Brainfood Academy Teacher
She is our next Superstar, with experience in both Special Education and General Education. Her wonderful experience includes 1st and 2nd grades in Special Education, as well as Grades 4 and 5. For those in grades 9th and 10th who needed additional help, she provided Supplemental education. During the Pandemic, she taught online with Google Classroom breakout rooms. She truly has a love of teaching all grades. With us here at Brainfood Academy, she will be teaching 1-5 and HS Language Arts and Social Studies, 3 and 4 SS and Science. Indeed, her talents are numerous!
Learn Philosophy of Music: Mr. Cantu
Mr. Cantu is excited to share the world of music. Music theory will show you how you can find the gift of music is everyday life. It is all around us and when you recognize it, you can see it’s many gifts. Music theory is just the beginning of a whole new way to experience the beauty all around us.
His goal here at Brainfood Academy is to teach students and create engaging lessons in music. With the main focus being to teach how to read musical chords, the student will be able to become talented in the art of music. Additionally, he will have a separate class for lessons in playing the guitar. By using his gift of music, he can pass along his experience to your child.
As the creator and founder of Mariachi bands as a grade and credit in the State of Texas with his colleagues, his hope is to show your children how music is truly a gift to express and share.
Explore Physics and Astronomy: Professor Jackson
Francine would like to introduce you to the world of physics. As a professional astronomy educator, she will be teaching all ages and working in many different planetariums. Her goal is to change your thinking about science class. She wants to show you that science is a part of everything you do. Experience and enjoy the world of everyday science.
As an Astronomy curator at Brown University, her goal is to enlighten and challenge you in the world of Physics and Astronomy. Our world is built on numbers. Let her show you how our amazing universe is made up.
Ms. Starling: Brainfood Academy Teacher
Our next Superstar is a Graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Elementary Education and minor in science. Most of her experience comes in the areas of reading and math at the elementary level. She loves helping students develop a love of math and reading! Now that’s priceless! She will be teaching first graders in valuable math and reading skills. She will cover: Vocabulary, Handwriting, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Fluency, Grammar and Punctuation. And in Math, she will cover: Counting and Cardinality, Measurement and Data, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, and Geometry. Teaching for Fourth grade will include: Numbers/Operations in Base Ten, Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Numbers/Operations – Fractions and Decimals, Measurement and Data, Geometry, and Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving. She is excited to help your student be successful now and in the future!
Mr Janecek: Teaches Factual History
With a valuable belief that we need to learn our past, Mr Janecek is a Superstar in our book! We must learn about the past so that we can truly understand our present. And from there, we can plan our future. He believes, contrary to public school opinion, history is not to be edited out of our books. We may not like it, but that’s how we learn not to do it again. We teach, discuss and learn from all our past mistakes and accomplishments to build a better future.
Learning about the past helps us to comprehend why things are happening today. Mr. Janecek uses the lost art of open conversation to learn about the past and present. Ranging from the Renaissance to current events, using facts, he will guide our children in their development of finding their own voice and the impact they can make on this world. Because he equips students to discern fact from opinion, they can make wiser decisions in their lives. And as a result, they will have the ability to make this world a better place for all.
Ms Jay: Teaching Sign and the Joy of Learning
Teaching students they are special through any challenges or special needs is a gift of Ms Fish because she lives that way! Through interactive teaching and with sign language, she hopes to show her students that there is the ability to learn in all circumstances. With Ms. Fish, students learn the joy and art of language and exploring the world of music. As well as learn how to communicate through sign language. Your invitation is here! Join Brainfood Academy today and let’s learn together.
Learn and Experience Fun: Ms Wendy Naruse
Go on your next adventure with Ms Wendy! She received special education teacher training at University of Hawaii from 2018 to 2020 and from there, worked with elementary students since 2017. Her skills increased as she obtained 3 years of tutoring experience in basic math and language arts. She taught Conversational Cantonese to Elementary children for 3 years. And she has 3 years of teaching experience using Zoom.
Ms Wendy lives in beautiful Hawaii and loves to bring fun into her classroom to get students engaged and excited about learning. Here at Brainfood Academy, she will be teaching grade 1 math. Skills that will be taught are: 1. Number sense and operations (counting, add, subtract, etc) 2. Measurement and data (compare and order objects, graphs and charts) 3. Geometry (2 and 3-dimensional shapes) 4. Patterns and Relationships (regarding numbers, shapes, objects, etc.)
Overcoming Mathphobia – Mr. Hamilton Will Show You How
Math can be the stumbling block for many students. But, Mr. Hamilton would like to show you how to vault over that block with ease! He teaches how to use your mind to get beyond the negative energy of mathphobia. Starting with the fundamentals of math, he will show you a newfound joy of numbers. Math is in everything we do daily, therefore a necessity. Additionally, his calling is to show you, you really can enjoy math. Even more, it no longer has to be that dreaded obstacle in your way. He will show you how to break it all down and work back up so you can finally be free of mathphobia! No matter where your math struggles start, basic math, Algebra or all the way to trigonometry, Mr. Hamilton will help you see math in a whole new light.
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Brainfood Academy – We Love Our Teachers!
The Platform of Brainfood Academy allows us to truly focus on the “Superstar” Teachers. Furthermore, using technology combined with the superior Skills of our Awesome Teachers, clearly separates us from the rest. As a result, the Curriculum and Intention of the Online Community behind this is like nothing you have seen before. Unquestionably, this is how we create a new path for Education for all!