Kathleen Lang – Intervention Coordinator

Kathleen Lang is a proud graduate of St. Martha and is glad to be back at her alma mater, teaching in the same classrooms in which she was a student. She began her teaching career in 2015 in Oldham County Schools before coming to St. Martha. She loves empowering her students to be leaders. Her student-centered approach to education helps students develop an independent, life-long love of learning. Kathleen and her husband have two wonderful children, Bella and Oliver. She loves spending time with family lounging at home, taking trips to the zoo, riding roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom, or hanging out with any of her 13 nieces and nephews.
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I know that every student is different – in their interests, personalities, behaviors, and their learning styles. I am passionate about finding out how each of my students learns so they can reach their fullest potential.

 

Q & A with Mrs. Lang

Highlight of the year:

I enjoy seeing students see their hard work come to life. Whether it is the 8th graders putting their Tent or Treat creations together, which allows them to see the joy they bring to all the other students, or taking the 8th grade to Finance Park to put all of what they learned in to practice, it’s amazing to see them realize that hard work really does pay off. It gives them purpose and a special spark!

Passion:

I know that every student is different – in their interests, personalities, behaviors, and their learning styles. I am passionate about finding out how each of my students learns so they can reach their fullest potential. Giving students a choice in their learning not only helps them feel like they have ownership in the learning process but it helps students dive deeper into the content and understand in their own way.

Philosophy:

I believe in a student-centered approach. I like to give students choice and provide differentiation when needed. I allow students to collaborate with one another to teach and learn from each other. As much as possible, I try not to be the primary source of learning, but a guide to help student find the answers on their own and in their own way.

Favorite part of teaching:

Seeing the ‘ah-ha’ moment when a student finally understands something is my favorite part of teaching!

Favorite teaching memory:

Although it was not my favorite time in teaching, one of my favorite things was the bond that my 2020 class made while at teaching and learning at home. I really focused on the relationships with my students, getting to know them even more while we were away from one another. That class will hold a special place in my heart!

Favorite thing about St. Martha:

I love St. Martha’s strong sense of tradition. I love that so many things that the students look forward to are things I looked forward to as a St. Martha student many years ago. 

My hope for my students:

My hope for my students is that once they leave St. Martha, they know they will always have a safe place to come back to and that they always know we are cheering them on from afar!

Fun fact:

My husband, Rob, and I have two children, Bella and Oliver. We have two dogs and three cats. If we aren’t at home lounging on the couch, you can find us out on the Ohio River!

Education:

Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Northern Kentucky University
Master’s in Elementary Education, Spalding University