Ms. Katrina has been with HCS since its founding in 2011. She brings ___ years of experience in a k-2 multi-grade classroom and a deep love of kids. 

We enjoy many good books, we learn the basics of reading and math, we exercise, we sing, we play, we learn to love and serve each other, we learn to love God. 

I teach the children to read phonetically.  I enjoy many good books with the children, sharing many of my favorite books with them.   I highlight authors and we devour the books they have written.  Quiet Book Time provides opportunity for children to read at school and our BookIt! program rewards them for reading at home. 

Our multi-grade classroom has whole group activities in addition to classes specialized for one grade.  There is usually a busy hum in the classroom with some students working independently while others are involved in direct instruction or exploration.  There are moments throughout the day when I work individually with students that need extra assistance. 

I remain close to the students and listen intently to see and hear if the children are gaining concepts. 

I love to see changes of heart in students, students that are being unkind or otherwise disrespectful to a friend.  I love to see them turn around, own what they have done, and write sincere apology notes.  I love to see the forgiveness that is granted them and the relationships that are strengthened. 

The moments when children really grasp reading are exciting.  The light turns on; words have meaning; pages speak!  One child, upon learning his first word, spoke enthusiastically, complete with flinging arms, “This is the best day of my life!”