Emily Coscarelli
After graduating from Michigan State University in 2019, Coscarelli decided to take some time off then ended up subbing for Northview. She gets her inspiration from her mom who has been teaching for 25 years.
“Seeing her patience and commitment to helping her students has been amazing to watch and learn from,” Coscarelli said.
Even though this school year has been especially challenging, Coscarelli keeps her spirits up and tries to be approachable, kind, and sarcastic with her students.
“The school year is going well, all things considered. It is different than I expected, but everyone here is so supportive and willing to help,” Coscarelli said.
Nicholas Holt
Holt started his time at Northview as a long-term substitute for Physics teacher, Mrs. Erin Berryhill, he loved it so much he applied for a teaching position last year. Holt has taught at other schools but thinks Northview is different.
“The students at Northview are what make Northview so special. They work hard, they are respectful, and overall, they’re solid kids,” said Holt.
Holt is driven by his faith, family, and finding a way to make someone’s day a little bit better than it was. He discovered his passion for teaching from his father.
“My dad is my number one role model in life, he was my high school science teacher and I wanted to follow after him,” Holt said.
If Holt isn’t in the classroom you can find him coaching the Northview football team, going to concerts (when they resume) or hanging out with family and friends.
Olivia Brown
Brown is no stranger to teaching. She’s been subbing and teaching since 2015 at Kenowa Hills High School and Middle School. In April, she started her Master’s program at GVSU in the Instruction and Curriculum of Secondary Education.
Brown is easy-going and approachable. She loves cheesy math jokes and traveling to her cottage in the UP.
The new school year challenges were no surprise to Brown but she tries to find positive ways to approach the situation and is loving the smaller class sizes as they improve individual learning. Brown understands that math can be difficult to understand and appreciate, especially under the current circumstances. But she expects all her students to come to class with an open mind and willingness to learn.
“I understand that there are many different ways to learn and I try my best to support that in the classroom. I will do everything I can as a teacher to support my students and their learning,” Brown said.
