Teacher Feature: Ms. O'Brienhalla

by Emina Muminovic and Annabelle Maxwell

published 12/3/24

Ms. O’Brienhalla is one of the new history teachers here at Bow High School. During her time in college, she obtained three degrees, including a degree in Holocaust Genocide Studies. She said she finds this degree to be the most interesting. She has held several different interesting jobs before coming here to BHS, including substitute teacher, nail tech, and amusement park worker. The longest job she has held was as a waitress when she was in high school. 

During her free time outside of school, she looks forward to working on a new craft, or spending time with her cat (fun fact: she used to own a bunny named Jen 2!). She also still loves doing nails. Her nails always look amazing, and she does them all herself! At Bow High School, she currently teaches American Dream and History through Sports. She said she is having a great time teaching freshmen and that she finds her students are always eager to learn, and seem to have a genuine interest in history.

Welcome to Bow High School, Ms. O’Brienhalla!