Bret Barnett
B.A., Mathematics, Harvard University

Bret Barnett is the chair of Brewster's math department, where he has been a teacher for the past five years. Mr. Barnett was attracted to Brewster for the school's strong sense of community, emphasis on teaching to the students' needs, and emphasis on technology.

"I want students to leave a classroom looking to apply their skills to the future; they are the inventors and thinkers that need to get us through the next three or four decades. Helping students think is a huge key. Most importantly, I want to show students that learning can be fun."

In 2005 Mr. Barnett was the recipient of Brewster's Career Growth Award.

Prior to Brewster, Mr. Barnett was a student teacher at Cambridge, Rindge, and Latin in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and he taught college level calculus for three years at Harvard. While at Harvard, he earned five certificates for distinction in teaching from the University.

When he's not busy with his Brewster commitments, he enjoys watching the Red Sox, officiating high school soccer, attending Brewster sporting events, and watching reality TV.