Brook Stillman – PE Teacher

by | Jan 16, 2021 | Teachers

Brook Stillman is a graduate from WCU with a degree in Elementary Education and certification for Middle School math.  She was born and raised in a small town in Upstate NY.  After graduating, she decided to stay in the area and began substituting in Swain county and for MDCS.  She was initially hired at MDCS as a teacher assistant and Title I teacher.  After 2 years, an opening came available to teach Middle School math and she was the woman for the job.  

Brook has been with MDCS 22 years.  She has a passion for math and athletics.  In 2006, with help of a colleague, she implemented an organized PE program for the MDCS middle school students.  In 2012 she started the school’s Cross Country program and in 2018 started the school’s basketball program.  

After 20 years teaching Middle School math and PE, Miss Brook decided to move to K-8 PE.  She uses her love for athletics and being active to encourage students to be active and fall in love with movement.  There is a big focus on self awareness, teamwork and sportsmanship.  She couldn’t totally give up teaching math so she still teaches Math I to advanced Middle School students.
In her spare time she attends Crossfit classes 6 days a week while also coaching Crossfit and she participates in women’s basketball leagues throughout the year.