About The Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Kathryn Shaft
Picture

SCHOOL: Minneapolis Grade School

CLASS: 2nd Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 785-392-2111


Fun Facts About Your Teacher!

Husband: Travis
Daughter: Brynn 
Pet: Scout the Cat
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Bethany College; Salina High School South
Birthplace: Fairbanks, Alaska
Favorite Colors: Green and Purple
Favorite Books/Authors:  Harry Potter series, Patricia Cornwell, and Harlan 
Coben, Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, and the Tundra comic strip
Favorite Movies: The Muppet Movie, Star Wars, and Singing in the Rain
Favorite Animal: Moose
Favorite Sport: Golf
Favorite Teams: KSU Wildcats, Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Royals
Favorite Subject: Science
Hobbies: Reading mystery novels, playing golf, and going to the theater
Favorite Athletes: Annika Sorenstam, Phil Michelson, Michael Phelps, and 
Brett Favre

Mission Statement

The mission of USD 239 is to create a nurturing environment in which all 
students master the intellectual and personal skills to be participating, 
responsible citizens in both the local and global community.  They will 
develop self-respect, respect for others, a lifelong love of learning, 
commitment to family and community, respect for work and the ability to 
respond to change and to initiate change.