Yonne Nasimiyu – Teacher, Upper School Science

Posted on December 10, 2018 by lsmith

Yonne Nasimiyu, Upper School Science

Favorite adult book recommendation — Salt by Nayyirah Waheed

This is a book of poetry written in a very unique style. I use this book very frequently because it has short poems that can apply to many sectors in our lives.

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Tom Duquette – Chair, Math Department

Posted on December 3, 2018 by lsmith

Tom Duquette, Chair, Math Department

Favorite adult book recommendation — The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

A philosophical who-done-it set in a 14th Century Franciscan abbey. What more could you ask?
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Martha Gentry – Administrative Assistant, Fine Arts and Athletics

Posted on November 27, 2018 by lsmith

Martha Gentry, Fine Arts and Athletics Administrative Assistant

Favorite adult book recommendation — The Next Always by Nora Roberts

As the first book in the Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, it sets the stage for romance and mystery. If you like stories about small town life with a bit of mystery thrown in (including a ghost), you’ll enjoy this book. It takes place (more…)

Nancy Speer – Resource Teacher, Cooper Library

Posted on November 19, 2018 by lsmith

Nancy Speer, Cooper Library Resource Teacher

Favorite adult book recommendation — The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings is an epic trilogy that highlights the enormous struggle between good and evil. J.R.R. Tolkien created a mythical world with courageous characters and true heroes.

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Ryan Tucker – Teacher, Middle School History

Posted on November 12, 2018 by lsmith

Ryan Tucker, Middle School History

Favorite adult book recommendation — Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

This is a fun and engaging novel that largely takes place in a virtual reality simulation called the OASIS. The book is rampant with 80’s pop culture references, instilling a sense of nostalgia in the reader.

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Richard Oberdorfer – Chair, History and Social Sciences

Posted on November 5, 2018 by lsmith

Richard Oberdorfer, History and Social Sciences

Favorite adult book recommendation — The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

If you have a background in history and literature, you will find this novel a real roller-coaster ride.

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Tenaya Vallery – Teacher, Upper School Chemistry

Posted on October 30, 2018 by lsmith

Tenaya Vallery, Upper School Chemistry

Favorite adult book recommendation — Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong

This multifaith book provides guidance on how to lead a compassionate life. A quick read, this former nun offers deep insight into how we may all better understand the people around us. I try to reread this book at least once a year.

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Kelby Schnepel – Teacher, Middle School Music

Posted on October 23, 2018 by lsmith

Kelby Schnepel – Teacher, Middle School Music

Favorite adult book recommendation — Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway

I am a huge Hemingway fan and this book was the first published posthumously. It follows a painter who, after living an adventurous life, finds peace on an island in the Bahamas. The books is divided into three parts. (more…)

David Rezelman – Teacher, Upper School U.S. History and International Relations

Posted on October 11, 2018 by lsmith

David Rezelman – Teacher, Upper School U.S. History and International Relations

Favorite adult book recommendation — Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

This novel manages to simultaneously be the funniest book I’ve ever read and the third most depressing book I’ve ever read. That’s quite the combination. It should be required reading for anyone thinking about bureaucracy, absurdity, and war in the industrial age.

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Meg Mann – Teacher, Upper School Math

Posted on October 10, 2018 by kfinney

Meg Mann – Teacher, Upper School Math

Favorite adult book recommendation — Life of Pi by Yann Martell

It is a moving book about survival and the importance of imagination. The theme of religion is woven throughout the book and has a wonderful message of inclusiveness and diversity.

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On My Bookshelf

Norfolk Academy faculty and staff recommend books!

Yonne Nasimiyu – Teacher, Upper School Science

Tom Duquette – Chair, Math Department

Martha Gentry – Administrative Assistant, Fine Arts and Athletics

Nancy Speer – Resource Teacher, Cooper Library

Ryan Tucker – Teacher, Middle School History

Richard Oberdorfer – Chair, History and Social Sciences

Tenaya Vallery – Teacher, Upper School Chemistry

Kelby Schnepel – Teacher, Middle School Music

David Rezelman – Teacher, Upper School U.S. History and International Relations

Meg Mann – Teacher, Upper School Math