February 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 February is: Alysha Morlan!

Mrs. Morlan is a 4th grade teacher for Branson School Online. Read on to learn more about this talented BSO teacher!

Name: Alysha Morlan

Years Teaching: 10

Years with BSO: This is my first.

Favorite food: I love food.  It's hard to pick a favorite.  Maybe smothered burritos.

Favorite color: turquoise

Pets: We have two labs, Dolla and Drake, who just became parents for the first time. :) We also have a cat named Cowboy, chickens, and fish. 

Hobbies: My hobbies include camping, fishing, swimming, gardening, and spending time with my family.  

What do you love about teaching? Seeing how happy kids always are to see the person that makes them work.  :) 

What do you love about teaching with Branson? Well I haven't actually started yet, but my classroom being walking distance from my refrigerator is a big perk so far.  :)

Favorite season? Why? Summer because there is more time for fun. :)

Favorite place you have traveled to? Puerto Vallarta was probably the coolest place, but my favorite trips have been the ones I've taken my kids on. They love Santa's Workshop and camping about anywhere.   

# 1 item on your bucket list: Right now I have the goal to get a house in the country.  

Favorite book/author: I like Nicholas Sparks' books for myself.  I like The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein for children.  

Favorite sport: Volleyball

Anything else you’d like to share:  I am in the process of publishing my first children's book that I made my husband, Kyle, illustrate for me.  It's called Shelby Sheep Shakes Things Up and should be on shelves soon! 

 

BSO 20th Art Contest Winners

 

Thank you to all of the amazing BSO artists who helped celebrate 20 years of BSO by participating in our 20 Years of BSO Art Contest!

 Congratulations to our winners!

 K-3

1^st Place: Charlotte E

2^nd Place: Alaina R

 4-5

1^st Place: Gianna E

2^nd Place: Lukas H

 6-8

1^st Place: Izzy B

2^nd Place: Emma W

 9-12

1^st Place: Brianna H

2^nd Place: Asma A

Scroll down to see the winning art work!

K-3

1^st Place: Charlotte E

2^nd Place: Alaina R

4-5

1^st Place: Gianna E

2^nd Place: Lukas H

 6-8

1^st Place: Izzy B

2^nd Place: Emma W

 9-12

1^st Place: Brianna H

2^nd Place: Asma A

2021 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair

 

Congratulations to all of our amazing 4th and 5th grade BSO students who participated in the 2020-2021 Science Fair! 

Student Spotlight: Megan W.

 

Congratulations to BSO senior Megan W. on being selected as a finalist for the Daniels Scholarship!

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor’s degree that helps them build a successful career and rewarding life. Daniels Scholars® demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.  

The Daniels Scholarship is a comprehensive college scholarship that pays toward the costs of:

§  Tuition and fees

§  Room and board

§  Books and supplies

§  Miscellaneous educational expenses

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year college scholarship that is unique to each student and varies depending on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited college or university in the United States.

We are so proud of you Megan! 

January 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 January is: Patti Osborne!

Mrs. Osborne is a special education teacher for Branson School Online. Read on to learn more about this talented BSO teacher!

Name: Patti Osborne

Years Teaching: about 16

Years with BSO: just starting with BSO!

Favorite food: I have a terrible love of all things carb-o-licious. But if I were to say what healthy food do I like, perhaps, I'd go with Steak, Sweet Potatoes, Asparagus, and something sweet for dessert. On the other hand, if you are making dinner for me, well then, THAT is my favorite food!!

Favorite color: I like all things purple-ish. Like fushia, pink, purple. It's a power color for me. I feel good when I wear deep jewel tones.

Pets: My son's dog lives with me. He's a mix of Australian Cattle Dog and Black Lab. I also have about 25 goldfish in my outdoor pond. I would like to have another cat, but we have none right now.Crafts!!! I love Calligraphy, Painting, Photography, Sewing, most anything crafty I will try, and I love gathering new ideas off of Pinterest. 

Hobbies: hmmm....Wandering through Pinterest-land? Taking road trips. Going on Adventures. 

What do you love about teaching? I love working with students when that light bulb goes off. That's a great celebration. Our world really values education. I didn't learn this until I graduated from college with my first degree when I was 43 years old. Suddenly, I was validated by so many people. I want my students to get the same warm fuzzies from learning and the validation of others. 

What do you love about teaching with Branson? I'm looking forward to the new way. I'm glad that so many teachers, staff, and students have done this already. I have much to learn from you. 

Favorite season? Why? I really like Fall. Always have. I like the changing colors and the temperature changing and the fruits and berries. 

Favorite place you have traveled to? I went to Alaska. My late husband (do you know what a late husband is?) and I were planning to go to the Caribbean as missionaries. We never made it, but I still wanted to travel. It took me a while because it is kinda scary to leave everything you know and go to a foreign place. I went to Alaska and lived there for a year and taught school in Wasilla.

# 1 item on your bucket list: I would like to go on a Mediterranean cruise with 8 ports of call. I don't have any details. Just the dream of going. Going after my trip to Israel, which is also as of right now, unplanned. 

Favorite book/author: I don't really have a favorite. So, the last book is usually my favorite. The last book I read was "Oracle" by Johnathan Kahn. It presents so many dates that correspond to each other about the history of Israel. It's very interesting. I'm not really interested in novels. 

Favorite sport: Scenic Drives. Is that a sport? Probably walking. I use the AtlasQuest website and go to various places, as like a treasure hunt. Takes me places I would not normally go myself. 

Anything else you’d like to share: I am a widow (do you know what a widow is?) I usually poke fun at my husband. Sometimes we deal with grief through humor. I live with my adult son. We are both Navy veterans. He was on a nuclear aircraft carrier and went around the world two times. I was stationed in San Diego. It's a beautiful place to be located. I also know how to sail sailboats. 

Student Spotlight: Asma A.

 

Branson School Online is home to amazing students who are involved in a variety of exciting activities. 

Student Spotlight: Asma A

BSO Senior Asma A has had several pieces of writing published during her years with BSO. 

Click on the link below to read Asma's most recent published writing. 

Looking Back

Congratulations Asma!  We are so proud of you! 

Student Spotlight: Cash V.

Branson School Online is home to amazing students who are involved in a variety of exciting activities. 

Student Spotlight for January: Cash V. 

Cash is a senior with Branson School Online. He has been running cross country for Elizabeth High School since he was a freshman and had a PR this year of 19.32.  He has also been participating in 4h for 9 years. His projects are Swine and Shooting Sports (.22 rifle and high power rifle). He has qualified for state fair many years in a row with .22 rifle.  He is planning on joining the Marines then returning to attend college to become an officer and pursue flying as his career.  He also just passed the written portion of the Private Pilots license!