Brady Bosse is the new teacher for Earth Science, Physical Science, and Biology. He took over for Rebecca Herberg. Herberg will move into an Agriculture/Business teaching position, where she will work along with Kelly Susa to teach classes up that are geared toward their strengths and interests.
This is Bosse’s first year teaching. During his education program, he student taught at Mankato West High School and Dakota Meadows Middle School.
Bosse grew up in Jefferson, SD and graduated high school from Elk Point-Jefferson Public Schools. He attended MSU, Mankato where he pursued a General Biology degree and a 5-12 Life Science Education degree.
While his mother has been teaching for over two decades and was a huge inspiration with his career path, Bosse didn’t start out to become a teacher, even though the idea was with him all along.
“Deep down, ever since I was younger, I knew I wanted to become a teacher, but I never fully accepted that realization until I was a sophomore in college when I helped intern for a physical therapist who ran a sports and conditioning program. It was for middle and high school students at LCWM Public Schools. and helped prepare them to compete in athletics.”
But part of why he became a teacher is because he is an LGBTQ+ individual.
“Growing up in a small community there was never representation of someone with my background, so it was very discouraging and confusing when I couldn't see representation of myself in a school setting or someone to safely confide in when I was coming to terms with my identity. Therefore, I decided to pursue education to be an inspiration to students that anyone can do anything no matter your background or identity. I also want to provide support for students who are struggling with anything, especially their identity. Nonetheless, inspiring and helping students to be the best and truest versions of themselves, as well as helping them become an informed citizen, are what truly inspires me to become an educator.”
He chose Cleveland because it was similar sized to the community that he grew up in.
“My class size was composed of 42 students, and I valued how small the student-to-teacher ratio was as my teachers could spend a lot of time with their students one-on-one. I find true value in small community schools as students are truly looked out for, and small communities bring a great sense of belonging and encouragement to the staff and students. Cleveland is a perfect town that exhibits that, and I hope I will be welcomed with open arms. I am very grateful to be where I am at and where I have come from. I grew up in a loving household, in a first-world country, and received good education, both secondary and at university. I have faced adversity and discrimination growing up, so I am grateful to have moved passed that.”
His favorite subject to teach is Human Anatomy.
“Learning how and why our bodies work the way they do is so interesting to me.”
While Bosse doesn’t yet work with any extracurricular activities, someday he hopes to be involved in the Yearbook Club or Knowledge Bowl and help coach the cross country and track teams.
In his spare time, he likes to hike. He also enjoys playing video games, reading and spending quality time with his family and friends.