In this edition of 'Meet the Teacher' we speak with Mr. Trent Brownjohn, a member of our Health and Physical Education Teaching Team.
Name: Trent Brownjohn – Secondary Teacher – trent.brownjohn@marymede.vic.edu.au
What is your role at the College?
I am currently teaching Health & Physical Education and Maths within Years 7-12. I also coach a variety of sports. I live down in the Fitness Centre!
Tell us about an interesting project or topic that you are currently working on with one of your classes?
Currently with my Year 8 classes we are working on the topic of Water Safety. It’s something I am very passionate about as I used to volunteer my time as a lifesaver. I also love anything to do with water – surfing, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, boating. We live in a country surrounded by water but still too many people lose their lives by drowning.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Making a difference in someone’s life. It might be a student or even a colleague but to know I’ve helped them in some way makes me very proud. Helping someone learn a new skill, challenging someone or even making someone smile is so very rewarding.
Fast Five:
Favourite Food: Chicken Vindaloo
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Vanilla Sky
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: Renovating - I consider myself a 'Handyman'!
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Western Bulldogs, Newcastle United and the Chicago Bulls.
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?:
Ricky Gervais - Funniest man on Earth! He'll provide the laughs!
Jason Day - My favourite golfer plus I need some tips.
Jeff Buckley - Favourite artist who was taken too soon. I'd need him to sing to me and the other guests.
