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Name: Katelyn Bares


What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of teaching FACS is all of the fun, hands-on, interactive learning that we get to do.  My students are learning valuable life skills and sometimes don't even realize it!  

How many years have you been working at Kaplan High?

I have been teaching at Kaplan High since November of 2011.  This is the only place I've ever taught :)

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family   

What is something people would never guess about you? 

My life is pretty chaotic.  I love organization, schedules, and routine but I struggle to maintain that.  My desk is usually a mess but I know exactly where everything is.  

What inspired you to become a teacher?

I had so many incredible teachers who inspired me!  I was set on NOT being a teacher even though I knew in my heart that this is the profession I was called to do.  I went into college as an undeclared major and my first academic adviser set me on a path to discover my true passion.  I'm here today because of all of the great educators I've had in my life! 

Did you graduate from Kaplan high school? 

I did not!  I am from a small town in north Louisiana.  I graduated from Dodson High School in Winn Parish.  

What is your favorite TV show?

I'm a true crime junkie!! I love Dateline, 20/20, and any true crime documentary!

What Grade levels and subjects do you teach?

I teach all grade levels, mixed classes of 9-12 students.  Right now I am teaching FACS I, FACS II, Food & Nutrition, and Advanced Food & Nutrition.  I also do Customer Service and ServSafe certifications.  

If you had to pick another subject to teach, what would it be?

If I were to do something other than FACS, I would teach business classes.  Entrepreneurship and financial math are very closely tied to the FACS curriculum and I would feel comfortable in that department.  I also would like to pursue school counseling at some point in my career.   

What are your favorite hobbies?

I love a good book! I also like to cook, garden, do crafts and DIY projects, 

What do you love about teaching at KHS?

I love my students the most!! I have a really unique opportunity to really get to know my students and form great relationships with them.  I love cheering them on as they are headed into their next chapter in life.  There is nothing more fulfilling to me than when I see students later who are successful and using the skills that they learned with me--being responsible adults, contributing positively to their communities, being great parents to their children.  

Are you involved in any extracurricular clubs or sports at KHS?

I am a chapter adviser for FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) 

I am part of the junior class sponsor team and put on prom with the help of Ms. Mia.  

Favorite Teacher Quote:  

"They may forget what you said, but will never forget how you made them feel."