Kathleen McGrath
2003 Inductee

Saddlewood Elementary School
Ocala, Florida
Total years as a classroom teacher: 22

"The true accomplishments that a teacher cherishes are the successes of the children that she touches." -- Kathleen McGrath

Kathleen's focus of teaching and learning in the classroom is based on five main concepts. Every child in her class TRIES. TRIES stands for Trust, Relationships, Involvement, Expectations, and Success.

She creates a learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and strive to do their personal best each day. Her classroom is a safe haven, the place where anything is possible. Learning is a natural thing in her classroom, a challenge the students accept each day.

"She is a conscientious professional who utilizes instructional techniques in her classroom which promotes using self-discovery, research and exploration to achieve. She promotes student learning through love of knowledge and 'how' to learn." --Jim Warford, Superintendent, Marion County Public Schools

"Katie McGrath motivates and involves each child she touches. She cares about each and every student, and she works to help each child reach their potential. She wants learning to be a real part of her students' lives. Her teaching electrifies students about learning, urging them to go farther and to reach higher." --Valori Fleetwood, Former Student

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