August Feature Teacher

 

Branson School Online is home to the most talented and dedicated teaching staff in Colorado! 

Each month we introduce you to one of our incredible Branson School Online teachers. 

Our Feature Teacher for the month of August is: Mike Hazel!

Mr. Hazel is the 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher for Branson School Online. Read on to learn more about this talented BSO teacher!

Name: Mike Hazel

Years Teaching: 3

Years with BSO: First one!

Favorite food: Collard greens, southern style    

Favorite color: Dark Green

Pets: I have two cats now but have had dogs, chickens, fish, bugs, and snakes, and appreciate all critters.

Hobbies: Hiking, biking, cooking, friends and family, guitar, gardening, reading  

What do you love about teaching? Pushing students to answer their own questions, and having them challenge me with questions I have to find answers for. Curiosity drives learning, and I love running with what students wonder about the world. 

What do you love about teaching with Branson?  I love the cool tech tools we can use, and how much the teachers work together to make sure students have what they need to be successful.  

Favorite season? Why? Fall because of the warm days, cool nights, aspen changeover and crane migration.

Favorite place you have traveled to? The San Luis Valley

# 1 item on your bucket list: Raise good kids with my wife 

Favorite book/author: Steinbeck is an all-time favorite; The Pearl, Travels with Charley, and Cannery Row

Favorite sport: To watch, all of the Winter Olympic events. To play, ultimate frisbee.   

Anything else you’d like to share: Glad to be working with BSO students and families this year!