Kelly the Teacher
I earned my teaching degree from this college.
UW Whitewater
Back in freshmen year, what project did you complete that had quite a few students crying while others laughed?
Mandala
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
The colleague(s) who nominated me.
Chris Laue and Zach Pratt
For group work, I prefer students to use this: Google Docs or paper/pencil?
Google Docs
The year I started teaching at Parker High School.
2017
The CHOICE Friday activity that epically failed this year.
Building a Bridge/platform
The college application system used by many U.S. schools.
Common App
What is at least one of the things I had to submit when winning this award?
A headshot
15 pictures
My speech
For work time, I prefer this: morning or evenings?
Morning
I was born in this city.
Burlington, WI
This project was your AVID 10 final at the end of the year.
The date of signing day that hopefully all AVID seniors can partipate on.
May 1st
What did the district give me when they announced my winning?
A thermos/travel coffee mug
Which do I prefer: a staycation or weekend getaway?
Weekend getaway
A surprising hobby I do outside school that students might not expect.
Knit, sew, read, and/or write.
The 5 day lesson that we repeated 3 years before I took it out of the AVID 12 curriculum.
Focused Note Taking
Which award has Mrs. Korth won for three years now?
The Most AVID Teacher
I thank 6 different people/groups in my speech. Name at least 5.
William, Bailey, Brandon, Pratt, Laue, and AVID
Which do I prefer: read a book or listen to audiobook?
Read a book
What was my favorite math activity I had you play freshmen year in Algebra 1?
Capture the Flag
Something that nearly all AVID 12 kids do to help another student presenter out.
Ask questions
How many students did we start with in AVID and how many students are there now in 3 years?
27 students and now we have 158 students
Why did I win this award?
Consistently the best math scores in the district.
Started and maintained our AVID program.
Various other answers...
Which do I prefer: movie night or game night?
Game night