Middle College Employee Spotlight
February 11, 2025
Name and Current Position
Brandy Schnettler, ecology and chemistry teacher
What attracted you to your role at Middle College and how did you get started in this field?*
Middle College would have been the perfect fit for me as a student and I knew the same would be true for me as a teacher. I pursued science education after being drawn to the field by my high school biology teacher.
What is your favorite part about your job and why?
The students – I love getting to know them, their interests and aspirations, and generally just being a part of their lives. I also just love to be at school 🙂
Share a professional accomplishment that makes you proud.Â
Starting the PEER program at MC has been an incredible opportunity for our students. Students are able to explore their career interests and gain research experience that sets them apart from other undergrads. This program is unique, like our school and students.
What is your favorite Middle College memory?
The research symposium – seeing our PEER students present their research posters. They had become experts about their project and were able to share that knowledge with others.
List the universities you have attended and degrees earned and/or share fun facts about yourself.
Emory @ Oxford University (freshman year), University of South Florida (BS in secondary biology education), APSU (MS in Biology, MEd Curriculum & Instruction). I am a member of the Clarksville Warioto Audubon chapter, as well as the faculty advisor for the campus chapter, Bird Alliance at APSU. I love birds and birding.
