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Kathleen Smith

Phone: 913-780-7150, ext. 2120
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication Facilitator
Entertainment Senior Capstone 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.
Andy Netterville

Phone: 913-780-7150, ext. 2405
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication Assistant Facilitator, Department Chair
Animation Capstone Syllabus TBD
Master of Arts, Education, Teaching, & Learning; Avila University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art with emphasis in Computer Animation; Missouri State University
Teaching Certification: K-12 Art – Avila University
Katy Beaudoin-Scott

Phone: 913-780-7150
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication
Master of Arts, Visual Art Education; University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Education - Visual Arts Education; University of Central Missouri
Kansas Teaching License/Certification: K-12 Visual Arts
Alumna of eCommunication; Olathe Northwest High School
Jeff Cooper

Phone: 913-780-7150, ext. 1224
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication
Convergence Journalism/SID Syllabus
Master of Science, Education; Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism; University of Kansas
Joel Johns

Phone: 913-780-7150
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication
Foundations of e-Comm Syllabus
Master of Information Technology, Web Design; Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Kansas State University
Jennifer Zimmerli

Phone: 913-780-7150, est. 1201
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
e-Communication
Foundations of e-Comm Syllabus
Graphic Design 3 & 4/Senior Capstone Syllabus
Master of Science, Education Leadership and Policy Studies; University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, Art; Avila University