You will need to register before adding a comment. The group is expected to arrive at the Nashville International Airport around midnight on Tuesday. Tamarindo, Costa Rica, where Brentwood Academy students and faculty became stranded and rescued after their fishing boat capsized. Have taught various levels of American History, World History, Modern History and World Religions. The staff and faculty really care about my children. The captain was good, but the 16-foot fishing boat was not prepared. They radioed for help and with keen eyes and an approximate location, they located Ker and the two crewman a few hundred yards away. DELICIOUS! Almost three hours after they watched their own boat sink, others finally came into view. Then down into the valley between each 15-foot swell. Brentwood Academy is a school that truly lives up to its mission statement by challenging each person spiritually, academically, and athletically. For nearly three hours, they struggled against the ocean. Then he smiled and asked for some water. Bobbing like buoys in the water, they did a quick survey of their circumstances. The firm offers arts such as Band, Chorus, Dance, Speech and Debate, Musicals and Galleries. Overview; Letter from Head of School; Mission & Philosophy; Profile; History; Map & Directions; Faculty/Staff Directory; Board of Directors; Contact Us; Employment Opportunities; Admissions. Mrs. Cretin will serve our school with grace and wisdom as she connects with alumni, students, parents and faculty through her positive and Christ-centered leadership.” If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Brentwood Academy Admission Office (615)-523-0611 or admission@brentwoodacademy.com. Chance of rain 30%.. Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to mostly cloudy skies after midnight. Be Nice. In this newly created leadership position, Mr. Mathews will foster relationships between students, parents, and faculty as he enhances opportunities to be active in the community. His muscles seized from dehydration, keeping him frozen on the boat's floor. Brentwood Academy students pose for a picture on a catamaran in Costa Rica during one of the school's annual Winterim trips. Two students and two faculty members from Brentwood Academy were among six people who were stranded and rescued after a fishing boat sank off the west coast of Costa Rica on Sunday morning. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. The very next night, they stepped back on a boat together — this time for a catamaran cruise. Every passenger — two teachers, two students, two crew members — was accounted for. 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The teachers are top notch and go above and beyond. "Life jackets! BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WKRN)– A Brentwood Academy representative said two students and two faculty members are safe after their boat capsized in Costa Rica. Brentwood Academy's Winterim program is all about new experiences. Brentwood Academy is a private learning institution that epitomizes excellence in education. Stranded in the ocean, with nothing else to cling to, they held onto faith. Brentwood School is a place where scholars, athletes, artists, and activists, inventors and aspiring leaders are all at home. Stranded in the ocean, with nothing else to cling to, they held onto faith. david_hudson@brentwoodacademy.com. Every time there was a calm in the water, Ganick would power ahead, but he never made much progress. Life jackets are designed to keep people alive. Admissions Process; Affording Brentwood; Application and Tuition; Request Information; Visiting Brentwood; International Students In an instant, the stern was completely submerged. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. . Deep sea fishing brought the group together for one of those adventures. Brentwood Academy is a community school with a family environment. As they brought him fluids, he tried to communicate that there were still others in the water who needed rescue. It happened to be the same eye-catching color as his flotation device — a bright orange University of Tennessee fishing shirt. Consistent. 615-373-0611. Threats of harming another How much money do you need to retire comfortably? Crouch didn't know the boat was there until it was right on top of him. 22. faculty and staff are BA alumni. She handed one to Oesterle and another to Ganick. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Smith said that the students and faculty arrived back on shore around 11:45 a.m. and were treated by medical personnel for sunburns, although the extent of the burns are not known. Home Staff Directory. Ganick caught the biggest. Calm. “Nothing is going to get us through this but the Lord.”. Then Ganick located two more vests, pulling one over his neck and giving the other to fellow teacher Jimmy Ker. It was the best brownie either man ever had in his life. The passengers hauled Crouch's exhausted body from the water. Crouch and Ganick went one way. Curious, she asked the boat's captain to move closer. Share with Us. Crouch caught a black tuna and a yellow fin. They reassured their loved ones. "That was the frustrating part," Crouch said. This month, many traveled to far away places like China, Belize, Iceland, Jamaica — and the rustic seaside town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica. Home. But the green blur in the distance of his now-fuzzy vision was his focus. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. And their future. What began as a memorable deep sea excursion for two Brentwood Academy students and two faculty members in Costa Rica had been upended. 010318-Costa-Rica_Online (Photo: USA TODAY). Staff. A blessing, they said, that can't be overlooked. Gateway Academy At The Learning Lab in Brentwood, Tennessee serves 33 students in grades 5-12. Deep sea fishing had been on his bucket list. But even with their wits about them, the high winds and steep swells kept them from getting closer to shore. They were at least three miles from shore, but they could see the land — or most of them could, at least. his publication is testament to the love and support from faculty, parents, parents of alumni, alumni, and grandparents for Brentwood Academy. (Photo: Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY). Brentwood Academy. They got separated often, distanced from each other by the height of the waves. Righted itself. Office Phone: 615-373-0611. He chose to share lyrics from a song his daughter loves to sing. The afternoon sun scorched their faces and left their mouths dry. It didn't see them. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Full-time Teacher. As our 110 charter students gathered for Bible classes in an old school bus, practiced football in a cow pasture and gathered in the common area for chapel, lifelong relationships began to form between students, teachers and faculty — the Brentwood Academy family. It stalled. FacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagram. According to Smith, the school was notified about the accident some time on Sunday after the rescue as the boaters lost their phones in the accident. Still, they kept the fear at bay. With nothing else to cling to, they held onto their faith. "I kept praying to God to keep myself calm and my muscles active," Oesterle said. 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The next morning, Ganick got on a boat, not knowing how that strength would emerge — both in the wind and himself. And they swam. Costa Rica abounds with a mix of microclimates, from cool-as-rain cloud forests to bright beaches. Oesterle prepared to go the other. Then, two hours into the trip, the winds began to swirl and the boat lurched. But as Crouch looked behind them, it was clear rough waters were not the only test they would face that day. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Be Truthful. A boat carrying Brentwood Academy students and faculty capsized and sunk in Costa Rica. That same fishing charter had hosted Brentwood Academy students and staff during past Winterim trips, including several excursions the previous year. His prize catch was in the back of the boat being filleted by the expert hands of their crewman when the wind started picking up. Brentwood Academy math teacher Chandler Ganick (left) sits with seniors Garrett Crouch (center) and Ethan Oesterle (right) after returning from Costa Rica. Reach Jessica Bliss at 615-259-8253 and jbliss@tennessean.com or on Twitter @jlbliss and please support local journalism. Brentwood Academy’s first classes were held Sept. 8, 1970. Low 67F. 66. are parents of current or alumni students. Curt Masters, Brentwood Academy headmaster, said “Cretin has a God-given talent for connecting with people, and since arriving at BA in 2011, she has led with integrity and trustworthiness. © 2021 www.tennessean.com. that is degrading to another person. Boat carrying Brentwood Academy students and faculty capsizes in Costa Rica. (650) 329-2881. the captain yelled. It is designed to expand the students' knowledge beyond the classroom and their communities and expose them to new academic, artistic and outdoor adventures. Chance of rain 30%. Brentwood Academy operates co-educational private school. Though Crouch and Oesterle, both 17-year-old seniors, played football together at Brentwood Academy, neither ever had Ganick or Ker for a teacher, so this was the first time the four had spent any quality time together. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Montessori Academy is one of the largest Montessori schools in the nation, providing Montessori education for children ages 18 months through High Schools. The trip was part of Brentwood Academy's Winterim program, which sends students across the city and around the globe to experience new cultures, lead service projects and complete internships. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. "It's always going to be grounded. Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to mostly cloudy skies after midnight. Both have graduation to look forward to. Sunburned but safe, they all returned to solid ground. Joshua Bell (Assistant Coach) Email: djb295@georgetown.edu. He was so thirsty. Our teachers, coaches, and staff are often the … "Knowing you could see it, but not being able to get there.". To apply for teaching faculty (grades 6th-12th), substituting (grades 6th-12th), administrative, athletic, office support, or maintenance positions, please complete an application and send it with a resume to: The students and faculty are currently abroad as part of Brentwood Academy’s annual Winterim program, a cultural educational program that sends students abroad to places like Belize, Iceland, China and Jamaica. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Staff Directory. Become a subscriber today. Oesterle caught a bigger one. All Brentwood Academy freshmen through seniors participate. And the hours to come would require a calm and a courage unlike any they had called on before. Ganick and Ker — who leads the school's wilderness club — were there to help oversee the trip. A boat carrying Brentwood Academy students and faculty capsized and sunk in Costa Rica. A group of approximately 30 students and chaperones arrived on the Central American coastline on Friday, settling in at Witch's Rock Surf Camp as they practiced their Spanish, learned to surf and enjoyed the sun. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Costa Rica excursion began with nothing but blue skies and good vibes. But I can honestly say, an experience like that will change your life.". Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Contact Us. leveraging world-class technology. Teaching Faculty Brentwood Academy. Life jackets!" In 2010, Dina began choreographing, and choreographed her first ballet, Fly , for the School of American Ballet’s student choreography workshop. Our Mission and Values Explore Our Podcast. "We're going down. accounts, the history behind an article. The three, along with literature teacher Jimmy Ker, were left adrift in the Pacific Ocean after their fishing boat capsized during a school trip to Costa Rica. "My faith is the same," Oesterle said. “We’re at the mercy of God right now,” Ker told his companions. Here is our amazing administration, faculty and staff. It was photos of the massive mahi-mahi caught during last year's trip that convinced Crouch he needed to go. Thanks BAPA- … The Brentwood Academy website, however, wasn’t meeting the high standards the school had set for itself. BA educators are more than just instructors. As the 40 mph gales roared across the water around them, they held onto any surface they could grasp. Our parents’ association helped end the week for faculty on a high note with a yummy breakfast from @ladybirdtaco!! Growth Begins by Knowing Truth. Ganick watched as the bag with all their cell phones floated away. Between their tremendous faculty and competitive athletics programs, there’s no wonder it’s beloved by both parents and students. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-williamsonhomepage_com-box-4-0')};There has been no mention of the accident from Costa Rican news outlets. And they all stayed in Costa Rica to finish the trip they started, closer and more connected than ever. Marshall Smith (Head Coach) Email: marshall_smith@brentwoodacademy.com. The small boat lurched. After 11 years serving at Brentwood Academy, six as the Director of Admission, Jason Mathews will assume the role of Dean of Community Engagement. Now Enrolling for 2021-22!! His face was red and badly burned. Faculty &. (Photo: Rancho Mastatal). Constant. Smith said in a phone call that the 16-foot-long center-console fishing boat departed Tamarindo, Costa Rica, about 7 a.m. into the Tamarindo Bay, which connects to the South Pacific Ocean before taking on water at about 9 a.m. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-williamsonhomepage_com-medrectangle-4-0')}; The boat quickly sank, stranding all six people, who were all wearing life jackets, in the water for about two and a half hours before they were rescued by other fishing boats. Help power more stories like this. Oesterle lost his contacts in the plunge. Fought forward the best that it could. And when the bow slammed into the wall of water ahead, their bodies crashed back to the deck, jarring their tailbones and bruising their legs. At Brentwood, we believe you should be—and be celebrated for—all the things you want to be. Its academics include Robotics, Winterim, Duncan Library, College Counselling and Curriculum. Overview; Welcome; Why Brentwood? Brentwood Academy is an all boys boarding high school in the Bristol Township area across the river from Gotham City. According to Brentwood Academy Media Content Manager Jennifer Smith, two unidentified senior boys and two faculty members, Chandler Ganick and Jimmy Ker, became stranded along with two boat captains after the fishing boat they were on capsized due to strong winds. Brentwood, TN. 2086 Clarke Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. They are back home home in Tennessee now, ready to return to school and regale their classmates and coworkers with the harrowing tale of their trip. 615-649-5591. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Brown, Jr. in 1969 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN. No better place than in a boat on the Pacific. Crouch hopes to play football in college next year. WHAT A TREAT! About Mission & Vision If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. They surfaced just in time to see their boat go vertical and sink below the waves. But it was Crouch's shirt that truly may have saved him. "My God is so big and so strong and so mighty," he recited. (Photo: Jessica Bliss / The Tennessean). Thank you for your interest in employment at Brentwood Academy. There were short stretches when the water tossed them like rag dolls, leaving them only seconds to gasp for breath before being pushed under again. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, First, a blue boat bounced by. They are mentors, developing relationships with students that last a lifetime. Nov 2006 – Present 13 years 9 months. As a massive wave overtook the back of the boat, they abandoned ship. Oesterle plans to pursue medicine. About Brentwood. It has Anne Brantley : Director of Academic Affairs: Susan Brantley : 5th Grade Teacher: Bert Brown : PE, Varsity Football Coach, Upper School Health: Katie Daniels Christian School Jobs and Careers with Brentwood Academy View Current Openings . person will not be tolerated. They departed by boat around 7 a.m. on Sunday, traveling several miles offshore in a 16-foot center console fishing vessel navigated by a captain from a local charter company. Brentwood celebrates spring 2021 signing day, Vanderbilt fires women’s hoops coach Stephanie White, Application for charter school in Williamson County voted down by WCS school board, Rep. Brandon Ogles not seen on House floor for weeks, Law enforcement: New permitless gun law increases public safety concerns. ALUMNI PORTAL. The school mascot is a griffin and all students are required to wear a uniform. Hearing the captain's shout, Brentwood Academy math teacher Chandler Ganick scrambled to the spot where the captain pointed and hurled two bright orange vests to the pair of students — Garrett Crouch and Ethan Oesterle — in the boat's bow. Each time the nose of the small fishing vessel plunged forward, its passengers' feet lifted off the ground. Students at Brentwood Academy are reviving a culture of worship. You have permission to edit this article. Montessori Academy has the prestigious recognition of meeting the rigorous accreditation standards of the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancED). Be Proactive. In this episode, faculty member Emily Borders, senior Jack Victory '19, and junior Gracey Sanderson '20 join BA faculty member and podcast host Matt Brown '97 on a discussion on the importance … Oesterle said as he stepped on deck. First upward, to the crest of the oncoming wave. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. They are receiving a top notch education where they are stretched and encouraged all at the same time. While in Los Angeles, she joined the faculty at the Brentwood Academy of Dance and later became a primary teacher of the Los Angeles Ballet School. Even the thought of sharks didn't unnerve them. That was what caught the eye of a woman sitting on the bow of a nearby boat, looking out at the waves as the Sunday morning sun climbed higher in the sky. According to Brentwood Academy Media Content Manager Jennifer Smith, two unidentified senior boys and two faculty members, Chandler Ganick and Jimmy Ker, became stranded along with two boat captains after the fishing boat they were on capsized due to strong winds. The mom reached into a cooler and produced brownies, fresh and carefully wrapped in tinfoil. View their 2021 profile to find tuition cost, acceptance rates, reviews and more. They were catching fish and bonding with each other. As they waved and yelled, someone on board waved back. ! Smith said that the group has been staying at a surfing camp in Tamarindo, and that this is the first time that a major accident has occurred during an international school trip. Here is our amazing administration, faculty and staff. He watched as a wave rose up and consumed the back of the boat. "The same God that controls the winds and waves that we dealt with turned around the next day and gave us a beautiful sunset and a time together of calmness," Ganick said. "I guess we're going to leave my bag," Ganick joked. The company was founded by William B. "Get out," Crouch shouted. Brentwood Academy is a top rated, private, Christian school located in Brentwood, TN. "Being a Tennessee fan probably saved my life," he said. They gave thanks for their protection. Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person—body, mind, and spirit—to the … It's also a place where one person can take on many of these roles. On Saturday night, after a satisfying day filled with hikes and zip lining, Ganick delivered a devotional to the group. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. In a friendly competition of reeling in yellow fin, Ganick was winning. At first, none of them worried much. Currey Ingram Academy employs 140+ faculty and staff members to serve our approximately 315 students across grades K-12 and our Child Development Center (infants through Pre-K). They called their families. Keep it Clean. A Costa Rican deep sea excursion was upended for two Brentwood Academy students and two faculty members on … Low 67F. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Use the 'Report' link on Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. “We are extremely grateful to God for his protection over our students and faculty members,” Smith said. Benton Hall Academy is a place where children who learn differently, are educated with compassion, in Nashville, Tennessee. We'd love to hear eyewitness The family on board did that and one better. Approximately 70% of our administrators and teachers have master’s degrees or higher, and our teachers complete more than four times the state required professional development hours each year. For a split second he locked eyes on Ker, then he grabbed the teacher and pulled him overboard. "Well, how are y'all doing?" And the hours to come would require a … Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. 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