Faculty Profiles
What a Difference a Teacher Makes
Learn a little bit more about what makes a KO teacher tick. Teachers here are people that students can have meaningful conversations on a host of topics – from animation software to the latest binge-worthy show on Netflix.
Every day I have between 200 and 400 interactions with great kids and supportive families,” Krugman said. "That sure beats a cubicle.
“The class begins as a big adventure into the vast unknown, and in the last third of the year, the kids get excited by their own understanding."
To me, setbacks are challenges to overcome, and the key is cultivating grit and a growth mindset.”
"I love that a-ha moment."
"I eat it up when students make connections.”
"I want the students to walk away confidently in their abilities and the knowledge that math can be fun."
"“They are pulling out the big ideas on their own, and they leave asking a question, or better yet, asking themselves, ‘Why is it the way it is?’"
"I love to see the students grow in their ability over the year. It's incredibly satisfying."
"My ultimate goal is to equip my students with the skills and mindset to navigate a multicultural world with empathy and understanding."
“I want the students to feel like they belong in my class and can share their ideas freely without criticism."
I want my classes to feel different and unique every day. Some days that means analyzing historical videos, other days it means working on collaborative projects or designing their own models of ancient structures. It’s about reaching every type of learner. James Ishiguro, Middle and Upper School Latin teacher
I want my students to mimic the way real scientists work,” Upper School science teacher Tomas Kopecky says. “In research, nobody tells you the answers. You have to figure them out. That’s how I want them to experience science.
“DEIB is emotional intelligence,” Mutts said. “It is relationships. It is togetherness. It is tapping into our humanity. That is the work”