STAFF

Katy Keeslar

Math

I attended Utah State University and declared myself an Aggie. I have loved teaching
junior high. I did not always understand math in junior high, which was very frustrating at
times. This is the reason why I can relate on a more personal level to students. I also
went through the math-hating stage that many students go through.
I enjoy doing outside activities. Paddle-boarding, pickleball, kayaking, volleyball,
softball, four-wheeling, dirt biking, hiking, and running are a few of my favorite things to
do. I also love reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling. I have a goal to travel to all fifty
states and play mini-golf in each state.
My goal as a teacher is to prepare students for life. Mathematics is very important to
understand because it is used in daily life. It is something that everyone needs to know.
However, learning how to be an excellent human being in society is more important.
Without knowing how to be successful, being a student has no purpose. The principles
behind why we do things are important. I try to teach students weekly how to build good
character by making goals and working on the development of positive character traits.
Our world needs sustainable and responsible citizens who can handle challenges.