Axelsson departure sparks confusion

After a month, temporary Psychology and Government/Economics teacher Erik Axelsson is no longer teaching the class and has been replaced by substitute Scott Nelson.

Axelsson was hired to replace Hana Chen during her first-semester maternity leave.

Senior Kimberley Chen, who was in Axelsson’s fifth-period AP Government/Economics class said that although situation may be confusing for a while, she thinks that the choice to bring in Nelson was a good decision.

Senior Oksana Trifonova, who was in Axelsson’s seventh-period AP Government/Economics class, also said that the switch was confusing.

“I think the [worst part was] that we had a switch of teachers the day before a test,” Trifonova said. “It would have been helpful to have the same teacher there who taught us when we took the test in case we had any questions.  But I really like Mr. Nelson and I think he’s a good teacher.” 

The administration was unable to comment on the situation because it involves a personnel matter.