art of the 15th century

Alba Mizaku
Feature-New Teachers
New Faces& Where they came from
A new school year began, however a little different than the previous year before. Kids are roaming throughout the halls trying to make their way through to their next class. Unfamiliar faces appear on every corner. Freshmen are claiming that their teachers are from Mars! The year started off a little hectic, but what exactly made this year so different? Quite possibly, our overcrowded student population could be a reason, or better yet all the new teachers whom came to Forest Hills high school this year. With thirteen new teachers in the building, students are subject to be pickier. Maybe they want to replace a certain teacher they’ve had for two years and try someone new? Whatever the reason is, every single one of our brand new teachers is certified and most ready to teach here at Forest Hills.
How do our new teachers feel about working here? One of our new English teachers, Daniel Mandlekorn, described his first day of work as “hectic, but good.” Mandlekorn first taught in Francis Lewis High school in Flushing, Queens. He felt that “there were not enough classes to teach” in Francis Lewis so he quit and came here to Forest Hills for a better opportunity. Mandlekorn stated that he is “glad to end up in one of the best high schools.” Not only did he compliment our fine school, but he does not regret his decision of working in Forest Hills.
Another one of our new teachers in the English department is Adam Bergstein. Bergstein received his Masters degree in Stony Brook University in Long Island. He went from running a restaurant to a more “legitimate career” as a teacher. Bergstein’s techniques to inspire students are “trying to show them how literature relates to their own life or events that occur in their life.” New methods of teaching will increase a student’s attention rate in learning and succeeding.
Mrs. Mason is one of our new teachers in the Special Education department. Her first day here at Forest Hills made her feel very “welcomed.” She stated that her “fellow co-workers welcomed me to Forest Hills and made me feel comfortable.” She was delighted to be working in a “positive environment.” The main reason why she decided to work here in Forest Hills is due to our “academically good school.” The reason Mrs. Mason wanted to become a teacher in the first place is because she believes she has a “help personality; concerned with educating kids.”
“The worst part about teaching is having to call parents,” stated one of our new fellow English teachers Mr. Perez. However, this was the only negative aspect of teaching that was said by Mr. Perez. He complimented our seniors of class 2010 by saying their making “the seniors are making it an awesome year.”

Our new teachers bring positive energy to our school and our fellow students. All of our new teachers this year are given a friendly welcome by the Beacon staff here at Forest Hills high school, starting with the English department, our new teachers are; Virginia Coyne, James Malhame, Matthew Perez, Daniel Mandlekorn, and Adam Bergstein. Our Social Studies department, Quin. Our Science department includes Alexandra Mancebo, and Brooke Wasilewicz. Our Special Education department, Dawn Derisi, Michelle Mark, Michael Marfucci, and Alicia Mason. Lastly, our Art department, Howard Schwartzberg. With a larger number of students this year, these news teachers were needed!