Meet a Teacher: Brian Sheehy

Meet a Teacher is a column that features a teacher that teachers right here in North Andover.

Today we feature Brian Sheehy, a teacher at North Andover High School. 

Patch: Where do you teach and what subject do you teach?

Brian: I teach at . I teach history and wellness. My teaching load includes AP European History, World Civ II, Sports of the Past, and Sports in American Culture. I also teach a variety of different classes at our Scarlet Knight Academy. 

Patch: Briefly describe your previous teaching experience and education.

Brian: After graduating from Merrimack I spent a year subbing in Lawrence, then moving to Greater Lawrence Tech where I was a long term sub in Math, Gym, Bio, and Special Ed. My undergrad like I said is in history from Merrimack, I have a masters in teaching history from Salem State, and a masters in athletic administration from Endicott. I have been in North Andover for five years now.

Patch: What is your favorite part about teaching in North Andover?

Brian: I would have to say the kids. 

Patch: Do you have any favorite teaching strategies or procedures in the classroom?

Brian: In my Sports of the Past class we learn about the history of a sport and then actually go out and play an earlier form of the game.  I think that the hands on experience allows kids to see why and how the game changed over time. 

Patch: What inspired you to become a teacher?

Brian: My parents. Both of them were teachers in Lawrence.  I saw how much they meant to their students and I wanted a job that would be meaningful.  

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