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Personal Information:
Brian James Isaac was born in Rochester, New York on 15 May 1983 to James and Kimberly Isaac. He has one younger brother, Christian, who is currently a junior at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Brian is married to Megan Elizabeth Isaac, who he met while they were both attending the United States Naval Academy. Megan is currently a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Navy, and stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
Professional Information:
Brian entered the United States Naval Academy as a Midshipman in June of 2002. While a Midshipman, Brian held numerous leadership positions to include First Regimental Operations Officer, Company Training Officer, and Weapons Training Instructor. He was an active member of the US Naval Academy Men's Glee Club, and select a capella group, The Skivs, directed by Dr. John Barry Talley. As a member of the Glee Club and The Skivs, Brian appeared on programs like The Kennedy Center Honors, The Today Show, and Christmas in Washington. He also performed throughout the United States and Europe to include concerts at the Xcel Center (Minneapolis, MN), The University Club (New York City, NY), the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (Charlotte, NC), St. Paul's (London), and St. Peter's (Vatican City). Brian graduated from the US Naval Academy in May of 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in English and a minor in Spanish Language. Following graduation he was commissioned into the US Marine Corps, serving for nearly two years as a Training Officer until he was medically discharged due to a serious knee injury. He is currently attending Old Dominion University, pursuing a second degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education, with hopes of continuing onto Masters and Doctorate level programs in choral conducting.
Philosophy of Education:
Brian feels that it is an educator's duty to assess the physical and emotional needs of each and every child outside of the classroom prior to establishing academic standards inside the classroom. Many students struggle academically because they have unknown medical needs, inadequate parental support, impoverished living conditions, or unhealthy eating habits, and not because they are incapable of learning. A true educator must discover and attempt to fulfill the identified physical and emotional needs preventing a child's academic growth so that said child can focus on his/her potential, and not on his/her limitations.