
Megan Brozik
Math and Science Education Composite major from Winner, SD
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be teaching middle school math at Dickinson Middle School in Dickinson, ND!
What clubs, organizations, sports were you involved in?
My freshman year I was involved in Campus Activities Board (CAB), Theatre Society, and Jacket Catholic. My sophomore year I was involved in Campus Activities Board (CAB) as the Activity Grants Committee (AGC) Director and Jacket Catholic as the Vice President. My junior year I was involved in Campus Activities Board (CAB), Activity Grants Committee (AGC) as the Director, and Jacket Catholic as the Secretary. My senior year, I was involved in Jacket Catholic as the Promotions Officer. I was also a TRIO student, mentor, and tutor, and I tutored at the Math Assistance Center (MAC) all four years that I was at BHSU.
What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class was makeup class with Casey Hibbert and my directing class as a close second with Bert. My minor is theatre, and my theatre classes were always so enjoyable, fun to learn, and filled with personality. I am not a makeup girl, so I was very nervous to start this class, but by the end of the semester, I was so happy I got the opportunity to try all kinds of different makeup styles every week. My theatre classes always felt like a breath of fresh air being a math and science major, and I am so much more confident because of them.
Who was your favorite professor and why?
Dr. Jensen is my favorite professor because I could see her passion for teaching every day. She is very knowledgeable about organic chemistry but tries to convey in a way that her students can understand. She is always willing to help, answer any questions, and accommodate with a smile on her face. I especially enjoyed her lessons where she would connect the concepts that we were learning to how it affected our everyday lives. I can tell that she deeply cares about her students and about the content she teaches.
How has your time at BHSU changed your life?
My time at BHSU has made me the person I am today. There was a time in college where I didn’t think that college was for me, and my advisor and friends helped me realize that BHSU is exactly where I was supposed to be. BHSU gave me opportunities to observe and practice in the teaching field, test out conducting research through BRIN, and lead a club on campus. Through the people I met here to the experiences and opportunities that I was given, I believe that I have grown more confident in my ability to teach, to lead, and to communicate with others. My experiences at BHSU will stay with me forever, and I am forever grateful.
What are you most excited about for your future?
I am most excited to have my own classroom and try new hobbies! In the fall, I will be teaching middle school math in Dickinson, North Dakota. I am excited to join a new community and meet new students, teachers, and parents and just keep on learning. I am excited to form new relationships and enjoy the aha moments from my students (and me) in my classroom.
What are your plans for graduation day?
I plan to attend graduation and walk across the stage with all my classmates and be so proud of how far we have all come. I am the first one in this generation of my family to graduate from a four-year university, so I will be celebrating after graduation at the BHSU Newman Center with my family and friends.
How has BHSU prepared you to achieve your future goals?
BHSU has prepared me to teach in my future classroom by giving me the experience in the classroom through practicums. At the college, you can only learn so many philosophies and strategies to teaching, but it’s when you get into the classroom and try it yourself when you find out what’s best for you. Through participating in clubs and organizations at BHSU, I have learned how to effectively communicate with others, manage personal, social, and classroom life, and organize and plan for events. All these skills are very important for the life of a teacher.