Kathleen A. White

Teacher

Year Honored: 1998

Harrisville Elementary School
Harrisville, WV

At the time of the Award, Kathleen A. White was:

Teacher
Harrisville Elementary School
Harrisville, WV

http://www.harrisvilleelem.com

Subject(s) taught: General Elementary
Grade(s): K

Biographical Information

Second-grade teacher Kathleen White's energy and initiatives have contributed to Harrisville Elementary School in Harrisville being named a National Blue Ribbon School. These initiatives include a "life lab" science program featuring indoor and outdoor growing labs, small hydroponics labs, and various hands-on equipment and materials; Make A Book, which integrates writing and art; and an after-school remedial education project. Mrs. White also developed S.T.A.R.S., a program that encourages teachers to spend time outside class with at-risk students, and is currently implementing the school's new character-education program. Her other leadership roles include site-based technology specialist and technology team chair. Additionally, Mrs. White is a member of the Teacher Advisory Board for Time for Kids magazine, a Time, Inc. publication.

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