Meet the New Staff of Belleville West
January 31, 2023
Mrs. Ball
Q: What do you teach?
A: I teach Culinary 1 and Expedition Cave.
Q: Are you a new teacher or have taught before? If so, where & what?
A: I am a brand new teacher here at West; this is my first year teaching
Q: How was your first semester at West?
A: My first semester was good and very exciting!
Q: What is your favorite part about Belleville West?
A: My favorite part about West is the pride the students show in the activities, along with the school environment.
Mrs. Bigley
Q: What do you teach?
A: I am teaching P.E, Health and Drivers Ed.
Q: Are you a new teacher or have taught before? If so, where & what?
A: This is my first year at West, but I was at Collinsville for 6 years and BellValley for 1 year.
Q: How was your first semester at West?
A: I loved my first semester with all the kids and people here!
Q: What is your favorite part about Belleville West?
A: My favorite part is the Diversity here at West. Everyday is new and it is never the same.
Dr. Brown
Q: What do you teach?
A: I teach Geometry 5-6 and the AVID Elective.
Q: Are you a new teacher or have taught before? If so, where & what?
A: I am coming from Belleville East High School after 15 years. For six of those years I taught English 5-6 and last 8 years I served as an assistant principal.
Q: How was your first semester at West?
A: My first semester at West has been awesome. My colleagues have been very welcoming and I enjoy the students and courses that I teach.
Q: What is your favorite part about Belleville West?
A: I will be honest, I am a Belleville East graduate and I have worked there for the last 15 years so coming to Belleville West was strange. That being said, the staff here has been very welcoming and has made me feel right at home. Go Maroons!!
Mrs. Border
Q: What do you teach?
A: I teach Spanish 1-2 and Spanish 3-4.
Q: Are you a new teacher or have taught before? If so, where & what?
A: I am a new teacher.
Q: How was your first semester at West?
A: I am most looking forward to continuing to see my wonderful students grow, and to seeing all the fun things we will be doing in Spanish club!
Q: What is your favorite part about Belleville West?
A: My favorite part about Belleville West is the community dynamic. We are like a big family!