Cathy Kulenkamp
Cathy's journey through education began with pride as a graduate of Carlinville High School, a foundation that shaped her dedication to the field. Her academic pursuits led her to Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, followed by a Master's Degree in Reading. Throughout her career, Cathy has immersed herself in roles spanning Title Reading and First Grade, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing young learners.
Cathy’s mission is to cultivate heartfelt connections with her school family. By fostering traditions like weekly classroom family lunches and the eagerly anticipated annual classroom play, she creates an environment where students feel valued and supported. In Cathy's classroom, the sentiment "Once a Kulenkamp Kid, always a Kulenkamp Kid" is a bond that she shares with her students both current and past.