[Teacher Tuesdays]: Heather Brack


Heather Brack


Heather Brack is an English teacher here at BlueSky. I'm excited to share her with you! 


What classes do you teach at BlueSky?
I teach 10th and 11th grade Language Arts at BlueSky. I have also worked as a Student Support Advisor, a role that I enjoyed. 

What is your Education background?

I graduated from Albert Lea High School and received my B.A. in English Literature and a Minor in Marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. After some time working in the Advertising industry, I realized that becoming a teacher was my true calling and I entered into Augsburg College's MAE program. I have a few more classes to go until I obtain my Master's degree, but I couldn't be happier teaching a subject that I love and working with students!
What are your hobbies or activities that you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, reading, being outdoors, traveling, and cooking.

What is your favorite food?
One of my favorite restaurants is Brasa in Saint Paul.
What do you like most about teaching at BlueSky?
I thought it would be a new and unique opportunity to teach online. I've been impressed with the staff and students at BlueSky and am happy to be part of such a great, innovative school.  

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5 Reasons to be THANKFUL for Online Education


Happy Thanksgiving!!

What a great week to reflect on some of the reasons to be THANKFUL for online education: 

5. Flexibility
 Online education is SO flexible. At BlueSky Online, you can choose between My Pace courses and Group Pace courses. You can follow a weekly class schedule or you can budget your time the way that you'd like. 

4. Scheduling Freedom
 Online education gives students the ability to schedule their day in any way they would like. Like to sleep in until 11AM and then do school work until 10PM? You can! Students can also choose which classes to work on each day, how many classes to work each day, and which days to take off! 

3. Personalized Lessons
Each class can be learned at a student's own pace. The lessons are mostly asynchronous. So, if a student needs to pause, rewind, or re-watch an entire lesson, they can! And teachers can easily share more resources with students to truly personalize the learning experience. 

2. One-on-One Help
 The teachers are online schools are here to help their students. Many hours of the day are set aside for one-on-one tutoring help with students. Teachers use email, chat, phone calls, text, online whiteboards, etc. to help students. 

1.  Schoolwork in PAJAMAS!!
 YES!!!! Pajamas!!! ALL....DAY....LONG! Now that's a reason to be THANKFUL! 

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[Teacher Tuesdays]: Jim Weiberg

Jim Weiberg


Jim Weiberg is the fearless leader of our Mathematics Department here at BlueSky Online! Learn a little more about this amazing teacher here today on the blog! 

What classes do you teach at BlueSky?
Non-Linear Algebra A Group Pace, Algebra/Statistics 2A and 2B


What is your Education background?

HS: New Life Academy - Woodbury, MN
Inver Hills Community College: Associate of Arts
University of Wisconsin - River Falls: Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire: Master of Education

What are your hobbies or activities that you like to do in your spare time?
I love to run, play basketball, ride motorcycle, play guitar and mandolin.

What do you like most about teaching at BlueSky?
The ability to connect one-on-one with students and help them 'where they are' in ways you can't in a traditional classroom.

What ways do you like to interact with your students?
I like communicate with students in the way that works best with them (text, email, phone), but find that one-on-one tutoring in join.me allows us to be the most efficient with our time and really make progress towards goals.


What is your favorite part of working from home?
The constant playlist I have going on spotify or apple music as I connect with students and take care of my daily tasks.


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Free Tutoring!!!


Are you looking for some help in your BlueSky Online classes?

NUMBER ONE: Contact your teacher! BlueSky Online teachers are here to help you one-on-one all day long!

Looking for more?

Many libraries in the Twin Cities area offer FREE tutoring! Both in person and online! All you need is a library card and you're all set.

Check out the links below for more information: 





The libraries are a great resource for FREE tutoring. Many of them have face-to-face tutoring, but there is also FREE online tutoring. All you need is a library card! Check out the links to some of these county libraries. Even if your county is not listed you can register your library card online and use their resources. Let us know if you need any support!


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Are you 18? VOTE TODAY!!


Get out and VOTE!

Today is a very important day in the United States. It's ELECTION DAY. 

Every year, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November is the day that elections are held. It is our right and responsibility as Americans to get out and VOTE. 

This election year is especially important because it is a Presidential election. 

Are you 18?? Get out there and VOTE!! 



Not sure where or who to vote for? Google can help :) 

Go to google.com and click on the Vote doodle: 

Then type in your address: 
Google will show you where to vote and what you need to know about voting requirements: 
If you click on the "Ballot" tab, Google will show you the candidates running in your area. You can click on each candidate for more info. 

Voting has never been easier! Thank you, Google :) 

Now get out there and VOTE!!!






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[Teacher Tuesdays]: Heather Novak



Heather Novak


Welcome to yet another installment of Teacher Tuesdays! 
This week I'm sharing teacher Heather Novak. She has been with BlueSky for 11 years! 

What is your role at BlueSky? 
Social Studies Lead/Teacher, curriculum committee at present, but many others in the past.

What is your Education background?

College of St. Benedict: BA in Social Science, minors in History and Secondary Ed
Saint Mary's University: M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning

What are your hobbies or activities that you like to do in your spare time?
I love my book club, traveling, singing, watching sports, being active, and snuggling with my kids.


What do you like most about teaching at BlueSky?
I love that I get to work with students one-on-one and help them with things that they, specifically, need help with. It's so personalized and so flexible. I also love working with other people who want what is best for students and who are just amazing people. I am lucky to count them as friends and co-workers.

What ways do you like to interact with your students?
I love connecting with students in whatever way is most comfortable for them! Email and texting are particularly easy, because they can be done from anywhere, anytime. I also enjoy hosting live sessions, so I can interact with groups of students and answer questions in real time. 

 

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