Brandie began her teaching career in San Diego in the Poway Unified School district, but has spent the last 8 years of her career at Environmental Charter High School (ECHS). While at ECHS, Brandie has established the AVID and Softball programs as well as created partnerships with EmpowHer, NFTE and In True Fashion. As an Economics and Government teacher, Brandie has always enjoyed working with teenagers in order to help them discover their passions and follow them as they continue their quest in college. Brandie believes in empowering students with the skills needed to become entrepreneurs so that no matter where they land in life, they can always rely on themselves to be successful.