Carbondale New School

Serving Southern Illinois since 1974

The mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled

Grades 1-3

About Kathy

Kathy Compton Kathy Compton was born and raised in Southern Illinois. She received her Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling. She worked as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for a few years. After her third child, she went back to school and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood. After graduation, she was hired by Carbondale New School. She was our K-1st teacher from 2010-17, and moved into the grades 1-3 classroom in 2017-18.

1:1 Instruction

Kathy's Philosophy of Teaching

Education is full of endless possibilities. By using a hands-on-approach, I facilitate the growth of each student as he explores his surroundings. I do this in a fun and loving way as students learn important life skills, reading, writing, language arts, math, social studies and science. As learning occurs, students become independent, confident thinkers. Students work as a large group, small groups and on their own. Education is a fun and exciting adventure for all students.

Contact

Email Kathy at: kathy@carbondalenewschool.com

Student in Kathy's Classroom
QuantityItem Description
1hard-case pencil box (must fit in desk)
1pair scissors (must fit in pencil box)
3pink erasers
224-pk Crayola™ crayons
1pk colored pencils
1pk washable markers
10unscented glue-sticks
1bottle Elmer's Glue (white)
1K-2 journal
4pocket folders (pref. plastic)
1pk white computer paper
3white poster board
1pair indoor shoes
1pair tennis shoes for P.E.
1refillable water bottle to keep on desk
1backpack
1lunchbox

Last updated 07/17/2023. Be sure to check out the Wishlist tab!

  • paper towels
  • construction-paper (12x18)
  • craft sticks
  • Ziploc™ bags (quart & gallon)
  • paper plates (white)
  • dry-erase markers
  • white & colored cardstock
  • all-purpose cleaner
  • Lysol™ wipes
  • colored pens
  • cotton-bals