Kathy St. Charles
Elementary Teacher
Kathy St. Charles is an elementary teacher at Arizona Connections Academy. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master's degree in instructional technology and media. Ms. St. Charles started teaching in 2015 and joined Arizona Connections Academy in 2011. She shares more about her experience below:
"Growing up as an English language learner, I found that teachers did not know how to help me. So they just ‘ignored’ me and let me slide by from grade to grade. I was bored, and I was lost. I remember very distinctly the day my dad sat me down and attempted to teach me with music. It was a huge aha! moment. I realized right then and there that there are many ways to teach students if we only take the time to appreciate their strengths and uniqueness. That was also the moment I wanted to be a teacher!
I joined our Arizona Connections Academy family because I wanted a chance to really get to know each and every one of my students as an individual. At our school, students can truly learn at their own pace, and I can help each of my students by challenging their strengths and/or bridging a gap in their learning. I also joined Arizona Connections Academy because I love the fact that the parents’ involvement is critical. At Arizona Connections Academy, students, teachers, and parents are a team, and I love that! .
There are many types of schools out there, as there should be. Our school is great, but I also know it’s not suited for everyone, just like a typical brick-and-mortar school is not meant for everyone. I wholeheartedly believe that if a family takes everything Arizona Connections Academy has to offer and follows the guidelines, the student can benefit from our school and excel.”
"At our school, students can truly learn at their own pace, and I can help each of my students by challenging their strengths and/or bridging a gap in their learning."
— Ms. St. Charles