Jake Brabham

    Jacob Brabham is a 22 year old planning to devote his life to teaching.  Right now, Mr. Brabham is a special education aid at Hidden Valley High.  He went to Roanoke College and graduated last year with a degree to teach physical education. He is looking to teach physical education but for the time being he is working with Special Education students. He also coaches soccer and wrestling. He coaches at Hidden Valley High School.

    Mr. Brabham really enjoys working with students. He works at Hidden Valley High School but has decided he would rather work at a middle school because he has been in all school settings and he thinks the middle school kids are more active and playful. He decided to teach because when he was growing up his mom told him she thought he would be a good educator.   He is caring towards all of his students. It is easy to see that Mr. Brabham’s heart is fully dedicated to educating students.  Mr. Brabham is very passionate about teaching. This is evident when he talks.  He feels the experience as a special education aid has helped him to be a teacher.  He said that many people only see the students for what they can’t do but he has found special qualities in each of them. 

   Mr. Brabham feels teaching is important.   Physical education and sports are about being a team and this is important to Mr. Brabham. He said, “If I can help them learn to get along with their other classmates, I feel like I have done my job.” Mr. Brabham will go far as a teacher and inspire many young people.