Papafrangou-Apollo

Faculty

Apollo Papafrangou

Sixth Grade Socratic Seminar Teacher, Upper School Assistant

Apollo Papafrangou holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from Mills College, and is currently pursuing a teaching credential through Holy Names University. He recently completed We Grew Here, a follow-up to his debut novel, Wings of Wax, which will be published by Nomadic Press in November. Apollo joined the BPC faculty in 2021.

Teaching Since

2011

Pronouns

he/him

Contact

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Why I Work with Children

I most enjoy guiding students in the academic and creative cultivation of their unique gifts and strengths.

A Favorite Book

Aquaboogie, by Susan Straight.

Quick Fact

I’m a published author.

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