Welcome Back, Brentwood Students

It's finally August 16, which means summer is over for Brentwood schools and students will return to their classes.

A lot has happened since last summer:

• The main office at was renovated after .
• Parts of 's roof . 
• A number of and support staff were hired, too, as noted on the Brentwood School District's website.

As noted in a letter from Superintendent Dr. Charles Penberthy to parents, the following teachers started with the school district this year:

• Victoria Anton-Brown (Mark Twain secretary)
• Kimberly Beelman (McGrath fifth-grade teacher)
• Jean Burlemann (Early Childhood Center nurse and receptionist)
• Rebecca Buss (Mark Twain fifth-grade teacher)
• Rachel Beard-Curran (Early Childhood Center teacher aide)
• Luis Garcia (High School spanish teacher)
• (Mark Twain fifth-grade teacher)
• Alyssa Kernen (Middle School Spanish and math teacher)
• James Maddock (Collaborative School teacher aide)
• (Mark Twain counselor)
• Erin Parmley (McGrath first-grade teacher)
• (Director of Accounting)
• Jennifer Todd (High School counselor)

So, parents, what do you most look forward to this school year? Is your child entering high school, or even kindergarten? We'd love to share your stories and photos on Patch. E-mail me at ryan.martin@patch.com or add your note in the comments box below.