Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat Think.Make.Talk teacher, Gail Kirkconnell, and her daughter, Brigette O'Brian, who is a middle school fine arts teacher. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast.
Raised in Michigan, Gail Kirkconnell attended St. Mary Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school, and then went on to graduate cum laude from Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with an Industrial Arts major and a minor in Children’s Literature. Prior to coming to PS, Gail taught Kindergarten and first grade students for 10 years in the Alief public schools and at Grace School. In 2005 Gail came to Presbyterian School and taught Kindergarten for seven years before joining the Academic Enrichment Team. Following that, she spearheaded and helped to create the Lower School Think.Make.Talk (TMT) class. As a a TMT teacher, Gail inspires young learners to confront challenges with boundless imagination, embrace the power of teamwork, and grow the courage to explore uncharted territory. Gail is also the Coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind at Presbyterian School. Gail has two adult twin daughters, Jillian and Brigette. Her most cherished moments are spent with family and friends including her little dog, Lottie June, who adds an extra layer of joy!
In her own way, Brigette O'Brian, followed in her mother's teaching footsteps. Brigette received an Elementary Education degree from the University of Oklahoma. She currently works at Presbyterian School as a middle school fine arts teacher specializing in drama and dance electives. She produces and choreographs the 8th grade musical each Spring. Brigette is the owner of Relevé Productions LLC that serves as Presbyterian’s after school dance program teaching Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes to students in PK3-6th grade. Brigette has over fifteen years of experience teaching and choreographing dance. She is certified in over twelve dance styles and has been professionally trained in ballet, tap, and jazz. Brigette is an award-winning professional ballroom dancer, and has had the privilege of teaching at the Fred Astaire Dance Company. Outside of teaching performing arts, Brigette works on choreography and production teams for the Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and other state pageants. Brigette lives with her husband, Daniel, and their two dogs, Ruby and Beau.
Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat Think.Make.Talk teacher, Gail Kirkconnell, and her daughter, Brigette O'Brian, who is a middle school fine arts teacher. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast.
Raised in Michigan, Gail Kirkconnell attended St. Mary Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school, and then went on to graduate cum laude from Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with an Industrial Arts major and a minor in Children’s Literature. Prior to coming to PS, Gail taught Kindergarten and first grade students for 10 years in the Alief public schools and at Grace School. In 2005 Gail came to Presbyterian School and taught Kindergarten for seven years before joining the Academic Enrichment Team. Following that, she spearheaded and helped to create the Lower School Think.Make.Talk (TMT) class. As a a TMT teacher, Gail inspires young learners to confront challenges with boundless imagination, embrace the power of teamwork, and grow the courage to explore uncharted territory. Gail is also the Coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind at Presbyterian School. Gail has two adult twin daughters, Jillian and Brigette. Her most cherished moments are spent with family and friends including her little dog, Lottie June, who adds an extra layer of joy!
In her own way, Brigette O'Brian, followed in her mother's teaching footsteps. Brigette received an Elementary Education degree from the University of Oklahoma. She currently works at Presbyterian School as a middle school fine arts teacher specializing in drama and dance electives. She produces and choreographs the 8th grade musical each Spring. Brigette is the owner of Relevé Productions LLC that serves as Presbyterian’s after school dance program teaching Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes to students in PK3-6th grade. Brigette has over fifteen years of experience teaching and choreographing dance. She is certified in over twelve dance styles and has been professionally trained in ballet, tap, and jazz. Brigette is an award-winning professional ballroom dancer, and has had the privilege of teaching at the Fred Astaire Dance Company. Outside of teaching performing arts, Brigette works on choreography and production teams for the Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and other state pageants. Brigette lives with her husband, Daniel, and their two dogs, Ruby and Beau.