Peter Mann
Masters of Arts, Teaching in French, Colgate University
B.A., French, Drew University

Peter Mann has been sharing his love of the French language with Brewster students for the past nine years, and he is currently an instructional support teacher in French and Spanish.

"I want my students to enjoy the language. Therefore, my philosophy is one that helps students understand the benefits of a foreign language. I want them to use it in class both in oral and written fashion. I want as many of them as possible to love language. My ultimate goal is to take the fear out of the study of the language."

Prior to teaching at Brewster, Mr. Mann taught French and Spanish to eighth graders and a culture class to seventh graders at the local middle school. He also taught French at Katahdin High School in Patten, Maine. Before that he taught English in two junior high schools in Rouen, France.

In May 2006, Mann received a "Touching the Future" Award from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Former student Tyler Sandberg nominated Mann for the award, which recognizes teachers from preschool to high school who have made an impact on a graduating senior.

Mr. Mann enjoys traveling and became a travel agent so that he could put together trips for students. Last March he traveled to Spain and France with a group of Brewster students.