Physical Education, Grades 6-8, Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle, Wyoming
Total years as a classroom teacher: 26
Education
| In Progress | Chadron State College | Ed.D. |
| 2000 | Chadron State College | Administrative Certification |
| 1994 | Black Hills State University | M.S., Education |
| 1980 | Black Hills State College | B.S., Education |
Teaching Experience
| 1985-present | Grades 6-8, Physical Education, Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle, Wyoming |
| 1980-1984 | Grades K-8, Physical Education, Conestoga, Eastside, and Little Powder Public Schools, Wyoming |
Special Recognition
| 2000 | Excellence in Education Alumni Award, Black Hills State University |
| 2000 | Excellence in Education Award, Significant Contribution, Weston County School District #1 |
| 1999 | Christa McAuliffe Fellowship, U.S. Dept. of Education |
| 1999 | Team Nutrition Grant, Wyoming Dept. of Education |
| 1997 | Milken National Educator Award |
| 1997 | USWEST Teachers and Technology Award, USWEST |
| 1995 | Disney Award Honoree |
| 1995 | Central District Teacher of the Year, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance |
| 1995 | Good Apple Award, Weston County School District #1 |
| 1994 | State Teacher of the Year Award |
| 1994 | Governor’s Youth Fitness Award, Wyoming Dept. of Education |
Testimonials
- Kathleen views teaching as a noble profession, focused on our
future. She personalizes learning for students by recognizing their
individual needs and responding to them. - In her classroom, students set daily personal fitness objectives.
Character counts as students learn self control, good decision making,
and responsibility for their actions.
“I confidently believe that I can, on behalf of every student who
went through middle school physical education in Newcastle, thank Mrs.
Engle for making a positive difference in our lives…I believe that we
pattern our lives after those we respect most, and I am extremely
privileged to have had in Mrs. Engle such a great role model.”
Lenora Sundstrom, Former Student
“During our association, I have found that Kathleen demonstrates an
unequaled zest for the field of physical education and its promotion,
not only in the classroom and the district, but the entire community.”
Diana L. McCormack, Colleague