PORTSMOUTH — Education is a family affair for Portsmouth Public Schools Superintendent Elie Bracy. His parents were educators along with some of his uncles and cousins, and his brother runs a school division just like him.
Now, the newest additions to the family legacy are his two sons: E.B. Bracy, 24, and Evan Bracy, 22.
“It’s definitely deep in our roots,” said E.B. during a recent interview in his father’s office. Though he didn’t initially consider education, imagining instead a police or military career — and trying his hand at event management — the pull was too strong.
“I guess I couldn’t shy away,” he said. Now he’s starting his second year as a special education preschool teacher at Olive Branch Preschool Center.
For Evan, the path was more straightforward; he’d always wanted to become an educator. This year he’ll start his role as a special education preschool teacher at Churchland Preschool Center.
Both said they enjoy working with young children.
“They’re most impressionable at this age, and I feel like this is the best time to teach them foundational skills and things about life,” said Evan.