Words of Praise
Parents, students, administrators, and fellow teachers rave about Katherine’s skills as a teacher.
Katherine is organized and efficient in her work. She promotes new ideas with research and thoughtfulness, and loves to be innovative in her ideas and projects. Her flexibility and support to other staff members have been much appreciated, and she has become an important part of the OLP team of teachers, as well as the preschool program.
Katherine has been able to work with any age student, from pre-school through eighth grade. She is knowledgeable and professional in her work, and Katherine would bring her ability to work well with adults, and her love for children, to any position.
Katherine has worked very closely with other staff members to develop cross-curriculum projects and interdisciplinary activities, bringing art and design into other curriculum areas. She collaborates well with all staff, and is very willing to assist in any area needed.
— Ms. Jan Heuman, Principal Our Lady of Peace School 2016
People skills are essential in education. Relating to students in the classroom is not a problem for Katherine. She can stir up a conversation with a group of students as well as communicate effectively with students one-on-one. Katherine also had an excellent working relationship with me as well as other staff members.
She was comfortable working with students from day one. This assertive comfort is quite an asset when working with teenagers willing to expose vullnerabilities in someone with less confidence.
Her greatest asset is her knowledge of art and media. She has a broad vocabulary of art and art principles and a wide knowledge base of artists and their work. She is also proficient in several art disciplines where she showed great skill in drawing, color theory, as well as Adobe software including Photoshop.
She has demonstrated the skills needed to teach art at the high school level. She has a great attitude and work ethic.
— Eric Lundgren, Elk Mound Art Department, 2013
You will not find a candidate who has more passion. She is a go-getter who does not shy away from hard work. She steps up to the plate when opportunities are presented. Miss Kenner reflects on these experiences, welcomes feedback and researches ways to implement feedback and improve her student’s learning experiences.
In her senior show, Saints Preserve Us, she utilized graphic design and social media to re-imagine centuries-old Christian traditions and give faith a modern twist. Her work showed me that she has the ability to animate religious studies — to reach out to young generations and make the Word come to life. The social media aspect of her show was a good example of just how her communication and team building skills can help unite individuals. She has the enthusiasm, training and passion to be an important member and leader of any community of faith.
I can think of no better person to fulfill a position with your establishment than Katherine Kenner.
–Jennifer Hakes, Providence Academy 2014
Katherine is a competent, energetic, and committed professional. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Katherine. I have always been particularly impressed with her flexibility, ability to build rapport with students, and willingness to try new things. Katherine is compassionate, dedicated, proficient teacher and will bring many gifts to your school community.
–Erica Riehm, Middle School Holy Spirit School 2018
In my five years as UW-Stout’s Art Edcuation Fieldwork Supervisor, I have seen student teachers present thousands of lessons. Katherine Kenner’s teaching is some of the most innovative I have seen. Her lessons are creative and concise — both entertaining and informative.
If you are looking for a prepared, energetic teacher to deliver standards in creative and innovative ways, then Katherine Kenner is the candidate for you. She is enthusiastic about the topics she teaches. Her love for teaching is remarkable and her skills and talent are evident.
–Joseph Haid, University Fieldwork Supervisor, Art Education School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Stout 2014
Thank you for pushing me hard in art. Now I can draw unicorns and bunnies. And whenever I am nervous I think of you in art class teaching me! — Emily
A day with an art class is always my kids’ favorite day! Thank you so much!!! My kids are absolutely in LOVE with with your class. I hear so much about it. And they hardly say anything about school:) Thanks Ms. Kenner! — Megan Kelly Stebbins
Leave it to you, Miss Kenner, for finding the beauty and art in a snow day! This is why we love you! My kids and I are going to look for the purple and blue reflections in the snow tomorrow! — Amy Vandenberg Pricco
Way To Go Katherine Kenner!!! You are An Amazing Hard Working Art Teacher! Congratulations!!! — Cynthia Burak-Gresmer
You are a one of a KIND teacher! You are the best! Thank you for making the kids feel so special! — Dolly Burns Kinney
The kids really had a great time with your art class. Thanks you for offering it again this summer. — Kim Chapeau
Ms. Kenner, Evelyn LOVED art camp! — Jill Hargreaves Murphy
Kate, your YouTube brought tears to my eyes! You are an amazing teacher, young woman, and friend. I am honored to work with you. — Dolly Burns Kinney
This is amazing! Thank you so much for putting all this together. You are so special to our kids! — Tammy Robertshaw-Friederich
The kids loved it!! Thank you so much for offering this class. We are so lucky to have you as our art teacher. You have such a way that really connects the art… from the artists life to our children’s experience with it. — Kelly Shaw Nakashima
You are simply the best, Katherine Kenner!! Caroline adores your classes because you teach them to see creatively and hone their skills in a fun, positive way. Thank you for all you do!! — Amy Schmidt Smith
Love the tie-in from artist to method. These students are absorbing a lifelong appreciation for art and a can-do attitude. They are blessed to have her for a teacher. — LaVae Haaland
All of your students always look so happy in your classroom! — Andi Gretzinger
Your students are so smart AND well behaved. What a fun tour! — Minneapolis Institute of Arts docent