Classroom Norms
This is strictly not allowed in Ms. Kate's room to help keep our learning space clean and safe.
Food
A hallmark of Brown School's history and mission is its dedication to this specific type of learning environment, where students are empowered to drive their own educational journey.
SDL (Self-Directed Learning)
What is Kate's favorite color?
Orange!
This ancient network of trade routes connected the East and West, allowing goods, ideas, and even diseases to travel between places like China, India, and the Roman Empire.
erran Torres scored an extra-time goal at MetLife Stadium to deliver a 1–0 victory over Argentina and crown this country as the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.
When you have papers or handouts to turn in, you should always place them here at the back of the room.
Student Resource Table
Beyond just academic subjects, Brown School helps students develop four important habits of mind and character, which are known by this collective term.
Four Dispositions
What is the name (FULL GOVERNMENT NAME) of Kate's beloved dog?
Michael Tyson Lamb
This vast empire, centered around the Mediterranean Sea, eventually fell due to a combination of economic problems, political instability, and invasions from Germanic tribes.
Roman Empire
Tom Holland and Zendaya returned to theaters in July 2026 as Peter Parker and MJ in this fourth Marvel Cinematic Universe installment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
What supplies do you need to have for 7th grade social studies?
Notebook, folder, writing utensil and charged Chromebook
The J. Graham Brown School first opened its doors in this specific year, making it Kentucky's very first magnet school.
1972
What is Kate's number 1 pet peeve in class?
Tilting back/ leaning in your chair! Not brain injuries PLEASE.
This period in European history, lasting from about 500 to 1500 CE, is often called the "Dark Ages" by some, but it also saw the rise of powerful kingdoms and the building of magnificent cathedrals.
After dropping the single "drop dead," this pop superstar released her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love, in June 2026.
What happens when you are tardy to class 3 times?
You get a referral :(
This visionary educator was the founding director of The J. Graham Brown School, leading its establishment with a focus on innovative and diverse learning.
Martha Ellison
Where AND what did Kate teach transferring to Brown?
This system of government and land ownership in medieval Europe involved lords granting land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service, creating a strict social hierarchy.
Star Wars made its big return to movie theaters in May 2026 with a feature film focusing on Din Djarin and his popular, force-sensitive green companion
The Mandalorian & Grogu
What should you do if you are absent from class?
When it first opened, the J. Graham Brown School didn't have its own school building; instead, classes were held in the ballrooms and meeting spaces of this famous Louisville landmark.
The Brown Hotel
What is Kate's favorite time period in history to learn about?
Western expansion in the United States.
Led by Genghis Khan, this fierce group of nomadic warriors from Central Asia built one of the largest land empires in history, conquering vast territories across Asia and Eastern Europe.
The Mongols
Hitting six home runs on his final six swings, this St. Louis Cardinals slugger staged an epic walk-off comeback against Kyle Schwarber to win the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
Jordan Walker