By Heather Miller, Kingsley Middle School Principal
Meet our two new teachers! They will start in the district on Monday, January 23.
Leah Kitchin, Special Education
Welcome, Leah Kitchin!
Please join me in welcoming our new special education teacher, Leah Kitchin! We will be sharing Leah with the high school for the remainder of the school year. Leah will be teaching 6th grade special education. Leah will be "officially" starting with us on Monday!
Here's a little bit more about Leah:
1) What are you most looking forward to in your new position?
I am looking forward to building relationships with the students, having my own classroom, and working alongside teachers that I had growing up!
2) How would you describe your teaching style?
I would describe my teaching style as more laid-back, flexible, and organized. I always prioritize checking in with my students and making adjustments to my teaching whenever I notice that they need me to.
3) What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
My favorite thing to do in my free time is spending time with my fiancé and friends, snuggling with my dogs, watching the sunset, and occasionally strumming the ukulele.
4) What would you sing at Karaoke night?
I would probably pick I Want it That Way by the Backstreet Boys for a karaoke song.5) If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?My favorite food is mac and cheese and I could eat it forever!!
6) What else would you like the staff to know about you?
I grew up in Kingsley & graduated in 2017, I love iced vanilla lattes, and I’m pretty good at Mario Kart! :)
Michael Libby, KMS art
A big Kingsley welcome to our new art teacher, Mike Libby! Mike comes to us with 16+ years of art education experience as well as 12+ years of working with students with special needs. Mike will be starting with us on Monday! Here's a little more about Mike:
1) What are you most looking forward to in your new position?
I am looking forward to getting back in the art room and getting creative with my students.
2) How would you describe your teaching style?
I really enjoy sharing my knowledge, talents and experiences with my students and always end up learning from them as well. My classroom is a safe, fun, active and creative place to learn for EVERYONE!
3) What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
I am a member of The Good On Paper Improv Troupe, The STRUM Ukulele Group and make art of all kinds, especially photography.
4) What would you sing at Karaoke night?
Probably a Jimmy Buffet or folk rock song.
5) If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Well, I have become a vegetarian over the last few years so bring on the pasta!
6) What else would you like the staff to know about you?
I am looking forward to getting to know the staff and students and starting off this newest chapter of my life at Kingsley Middle School. Go Stags!