Brandon Triola is a 15 year 'veteran' teacher living and teaching in Brooklyn. As an English and theatre teacher, his unique perspectives about pedagogy derive from living and teaching rural, suburban, and urban environments. Along with being a teacher, he is also an established actor, writer, and director. Currently, he's pitching his new award winning streaming series concept, BrooklynStart, 'a show about a conversation that no one wants to have', a show based off his experiences teaching at some of the most challenging schools in New York City. He currently resides with his wife and two children in Bushwick, Brooklyn.