Columbia Staff Spotlight - Mrs. McKenna

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Spotlight
February 16, 2023

Mrs McKenna and family at beachThis week's spotlight is on Michelle McKenna. Mrs. McKenna is our awesome art teacher!  

We love having Mrs. McKenna with us at Columbia! Let's learn more about her...

Years at Columbia: 7 years

Years in Education: 24 years

Why you love working at Columbia: I love the community at Columbia—being a small school I get to teach every student and create meaningful relationships with them and their families over multiple years!

What's your favorite thing about teaching? I love watching students learn to express themselves visually and make connections between themselves, other artists, and our world. That look of pride on a student’s face when they create something they are proud of is THE BEST!  

Favorite vacation spot or place to travel:  Any new city that I get to explore!

Hobbies/Interests: Aside from creating my own art, I enjoy reading, baking, and watching my kids’ sports activities.

Fun fact: I played rugby, both in college and on a club team.

Mrs. McKenna sculpture