Brandon Education Association

01/24/2026

Congrats to Amy Skopek on a great start to Brandon/Goodrich Middle School Swim and Dive Team season!

Mrs. Skopek is a veteran Spanish and ASL teacher at BHS. A collegiate swimmer, Skopek had a successful run as the BHS Girls Varsity Swim coach from 2007-2010. She resumed coaching last year when her own children began swimming at the ms level and has already grown the program in numbers and achievements. We look forward to more success for this team this season!

Brandon/Goodrich Warhawks Middle School Swim and Dive Team was on fire tonight and defeated Owosso 110 to 60 for their first win of the season! A special shoutout to the following students who qualified to compete in the MISCA Meet: Brett Burns (200 Medley Relay, 100 Free, 200 Free, 200 Free Relay), Blake Faulkner (200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 100 Back), Colton Iafrate (200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay), Aiden Tibitoski (200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay), Jenna Grab (200 Medley Relay, 100 Back), Keegan Milkey (200 Medley Relay, 100 Breaststoke) Charlotte Skopek (200 Medley Relay, 100 Individual Medley, 50 Free, 100 Backstroke) and Payton Tibitoski (200 Medley Relay). This will be the first time the Middle School Warhawks compete in this meet!

01/22/2026

Congrats to Sara Moore! Ms. Moore took over the pom program in 2022 when she hired into the distinct as a BHS math teacher. At the time she took over, there was one student on her roster.

She has done a fabulous job of growing the program at BHS and developing a program at BMS, along with her sister and coach, Nicole Ragnone. (And thanks to assistant coaches Kayla DePalma and Skylar McBurney as well!)

We saw great performances from both Pom teams at the basketball games last Friday, and they BOTH qualified for STATES over the past weekend! Congrats and thanks to Ms. Moore for all of her hard work with this team over the past 3 years. Good luck at States!j kdn d

01/21/2026

Congratulations Jason Sheldon! Mr. Sheldon was recently awarded Brandon School District Secondary Teacher of the Year Award.

Mr. Sheldon is a social studies teacher at Brandon Middle School. He has been a teacher in the district for the past 20 years. During his time in Brandon, he coached middle school football for 7 years and high school basketball for 15 years. He has been the 8th grade Washington DC trip leader for the past 4 years and one of the 8th grade Cedar Point trip chaperones for the past 8 years. Mr. Sheldon has also served as a BEA building rep, a department head, and is currently on the BMS Leadership Team.

Congrats again to Mr. Sheldon!

01/20/2026

Congratulations to Jayme Harding! Mrs. Harding recently received the Brandon School District Elementary Teacher of the Year Award.

Mrs. Harding has been in education for 12 years and is currently in her 5th year in the district as a kindergarten teacher at Harvey Swanson. She said her job is particularly meaningful to her as she loves having her own children in the district and has loved sharing a grade with them. Mrs. Harding loves teaching kindergarten and watching all of the growth her students make over the year. She describes it as “magical.”

Congratulations, Mrs. Harding!

01/19/2026

Congratulations to Chelsea Powers! She was recently awarded the Brandon School District 2026 Teacher of the Year Award for Preschool!

Mrs. Powers has been a teacher in the district for 10 years and a lead teacher for the last 6 years. When asked about her most outstanding memories in teaching here in Brandon, she said, “I think for me, it’s the beginning of each year. The Back to School Night, the first day and the first week.” She loves the fresh start that each new school year brings and strives to help students feel safe, connected and love learning! She also wanted to give a shout out to her teaching partner, Ms. Kristen, who shares her vision of creating a classroom family and works to help her create a positive class climate year after year.

Congrats again, Mrs. Powers!

01/13/2026

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Amy Poole! Amy was awarded the VFW District Teacher of the Year Award at the ceremony in New Baltimore today. She is now 1 of 12 candidates who are being considered for the State award. We are so proud of you, Amy!

01/02/2026

The BEA is a proud sponsor of the BHS Basketball Program. Have a great season and GO HAWKS! 💙🏀🤍

12/21/2025

The Brandon STEM Chemistry Juniors took to the pool for their Annual Boat Races on Thursday, December 18th. The students had two days to construct a boat made of only cardboard and duct tape to hold two group members. The goal to was to make it to the other end of the pool. Groups could incorporate a theme for their group and boat. Ms. Rawling and Ms. Mirolli over saw the building, inspection, and launch of the boats. This event is always something students school wide look forward to every year!

12/19/2025

Congrats to these three Brandon teachers for receiving the VFW Teacher of the Year Award for their grade level. Amy Poole, Oakwood Elementary, Mandy Goodloe, BMS and Gwen Stine, BHS are all outstanding teachers in our district who go the extra mile for their students every day. Congrats Amy, Mandy and Gwen!