e-Communication Academy

Kathleen Smith

Phone: 913-780-7150, ext. 2120

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

e-Communication Facilitator

Entertainment Senior Capstone Syllabus

Intro to Journalism Syllabus

2023 Olathe Public Schools Kansas Teacher of the Year - Secondary

Master of Science, Education; Fort Hays State University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism-News & Information, Minor in Sociology; University of Kansas

Associate of Arts; Johnson County Community College

Entertainment Video Instructor - produced 12 feature films

Photography Studio Owner - specializing in Wedding & Family portraits

Gap Inc. Store Manager multiple locations (Gap, Gapkids, & Baby Gap)

Kathleen Smith has taught for 7 years and has a pure Raven heart. She is the e-Communication Facilitator and is most passionate about giving her students creative opportunities that produce future leaders. Her approach to teaching is hands-on project-based learning through differentiated instruction. She makes sure to see, challenge, and encourage every student in her classroom. She strives to make her students acknolwedge their full potential and the opportunities they can pursue in life. She truly believes that all her students will have a positive and successful future. She believes that the most important part of teaching is building relationships with her students and then allowing their creativity to flourish through her guidance.

Kathleen is most proud of the 12 full feature films that her Entertainment Video e-Communication students have made in the past 5 years. The feature films premiered at AMC Prairie Fire and Boulevard Drive and are available on DVD & Blu-ray.