Although this marks Mr. Briggs’ first year at Worthington Kilbourne, he has already distinguished himself as both an admired educator and beloved teacher. Mr. Briggs took on the role of teaching Honors Physical Science and AP Environmental Science this year as a substitute for Mrs. Hunterptfund and many students have felt the impact he has made on WKHS.
Mr. Briggs teaches in the science department, and he grew up enjoying classes in that field, including Honors Chemistry and AP Physics. He shared his “dream is to teach Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics as one of [his] courses.” He further shared how “Honors Chemistry was [his] favorite class in high school, and those two AP sciences were the springboard to [his] career in engineering, and then again as an educator.”
When asked about his favorite thing about teaching, Mr. Briggs said that “sharing the joys of [his] students’ achievements” has been one of his favorites. He added that “whether it is winning an award, getting a good grade, getting into a particular university, or performing well in sports,” the accomplishments his students have made are what make him proud to be their teacher. Reflecting on his time at WKHS, Mr. Briggs gave his favorite memory, which he said was “being given silly and ridiculous gifts by students, including a flag with [him] on the periodic table and a t-shirt that says ‘Hydrated Queen’ with a hamster on it.” The Ravine concluded by asking Mr. Briggs what one takeaway he wants students to have from his class, and he said, “curiosity.” His goal is for “students to be curious and to make connections between [his] class and the world around them.”
Worthington Kilbourne has been truly fortunate to have Mr. Briggs as a part of our community, and we wish him the best as he takes his next steps. From the connections he has made with his students in the classroom to the positive impact he has had across the entire school, his dedication has not gone unnoticed. WKHS is grateful for teachers like Mr. Briggs, whose passion, commitment, and genuine care for their students make our school a better place.
