Kaylin Kuckhahn - kkkuckhahn@seattleschools.org
My name is Kaylin Kuckhahn, and I teach art. I believe all children are artists at heart and those skills need to be encouraged. Children in my class will learn art literacy. Which means they will learn the basics elements of fine art, such as character of line, contrast, composition, perspective, texture, value, form, harmony, emphasis, and rhythm within the contents of the visual arts.
We will explore a wealth of materials and experiment with projects throughout the year. Clay, painting, and drawing are some of the basics students will learn in my program.
I look forward to making connections with our National Science Foundation program and teaching the children the connections between art, nature, and science.
Ed Adams - edadams@seattleschools.org
Greetings from the Physical Education Department. I have been the Physical Education teacher at Dearborn for 13 years and I love what I do. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful students and such a great staff. I teach Success Orienated P.E. My philosphy is that every student has gifts and talents and my goal is to help each student become successful at finding these gifts and talents. I have the students focus on individual sports but we also work on teamwork and sportsmanship.
I am committed to the Physical Education of all of our students. The gym is open every morning at 8:30am, it is open during every recess and we have after school sports five days a week. If you have any questions please contact me.
Helen Zhou - hczhou@seattleschools.org
My name is Helen Zhou. I teach the music classes at Dearborn Park, and I am the advisor and coach for Dearborn Park's dance program. I believe children are natural performers who intuitively understand the relationship between music and movement. They love to sing and dance!
Instruction in the performing arts is important for children because it helps them develop coordination, rhythm, and self-confidence. It also encourages teamwork and cooperation. Music and dance provide many opportunities for children to develop physically and socially. I believe the skills they gain from practice in the performing arts are as valuable as the important academic skills they are learning. Research shows that these skills also enhance academic skills, especially in math.
Encourage your children to sing and dance at home. Encourage them to join the special dance teams at school. And show them your support by attending school events where they will be performing. They will never forget that you were there!
Nancy Ingle - ningle@seattleschools.org
Mary Reece - mjreece@seattleschools.org
My name is Mary Reece, and I am the School-Based Literacy
Coach. I am a native of the Seattle and Eastside areas, and
have taught in Seattle Public Schools for more than 25 years.
Currently I am working
part-time at Dearborn Park and part-time at Wing Luke. This
is my first year working with staff and students at Dearborn
Park and I love it here!
As a literacy coach, I work with teachers more than I work with
the students, providing support and training in reading and writing instruction.
Reading and writing are skills our children will use all of their lives,
and I believe that giving them a strong foundation now will move them towards
life-long success in school and the workplace, and as citizens in the community
Mrs. Kim Rothschild - kanelson@seattleschools.org
My name is Kim Rothschild, and I teach computers. I enjoy teaching skills
to students from kindergarten to 5th grade. We use Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Read Naturally, and other computer software.
Many different types of projects go through the lab depending
on the assignments from the homeroom teacher. I assist the teachers and
teach the students how to complete their projects.
Allow your child to play on computers and search the internet
to read. I encourage you to monitor your child’s use of the computer
at home. If you do not have a computer at home, go to the public library
and sign your child up for computer time. He or she might teach you a thing
or two!