Comments for Dr. Kathy Koch

Comment on Four Awakening Strategies for Multiple Intelligences by Joy

Joy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:46:39 +0000

Hello All,
I have know and used Dr. Kathy teaching for years now. I currently teach as a Intervention teacher in Gilroy, CA. Which is a glorified term for help English language learners learn to read and take test. Gilroy has adopted a WholeBrain Techniques that has good point and even address Christianity. I would really like others input on it. It seems like it would address learning and mindstyles well. Check it out? I would really like you input Dr. Kathy, please?

Comment on Thought Provoking Discussion Starters #6: “Out, out, brief candle! Life’s But a Walking Shadow …” or is it? by Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:57:41 +0000

Life is a reflection of God and a precious gift that is so under appreciated.

Comment on Healthy Belonging Makes People Our Priority by The Most Important Things In Life Aren't Things (Photo) - Randy Thomas

The Most Important Things In Life Aren't Things (Photo) - Randy Thomas — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:24:58 +0000

[...] photo yesterday. I took it at Universal studios back in March of 2007. Then I read this post, Healthy Belonging Makes People Our Priority, today by Kathy and thought, “I’m going to post this [...]

Comment on The Most Music-Smart Generation Ever by BrainStorms & ThoughtBolts #21: Gay Marriage, Homosexuality & The Church, Music and More! - Randy Thomas

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:06:42 +0000

[...] were the only barometer of a generation’s interest in music, we might be currently living in the most musical generation ever. I think she might have a [...]

Comment on What Does Security Look Like? Here’s An Example from a Family in Flight by Randy

Randy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:36 +0000

Thanks Kathy!

Comment on Helping Teachers See Students In A New Light by Ruth Bealle

Ruth Bealle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:28:15 +0000

The Multiple Intelligences workshop presented Feb. 2 & 3, by Dr. Kathy Koch for the faculty and administration of Cottage Hill Christian Academy, in Mobile, Alabama was one of the most well-received and practice-changing workshops we have ever had the prividege of attending. Here’s what some of our teachers said about our time spent with Dr. Koch:
• I am so excited about learning more about my “smarts.” I am eager to reach out to my students’ “smarts” and engage them in more learning opportunities geared toward them.
• I would like to use this information to recognize, awaken, and nurture the different intelligences in students.
• With everything I have learned in our in-service, what is there not to use? I have learned to reaffirm each student with their intelligence or smarts and to build it into them instead of breaking down their ability.
• I loved this in-service. Dr. Koch was wonderful. I’m excited to dig deeper into her book and put these smarts into my lessons in a real and meaningful way!
• I hope to make the students who have different intelligences than mine feel encouraged, worthy and smart! I want to learn to better incorporate more creative ways of learning for all my students.

This workshop truly awakened our purpose and passion in a real way. One of the things I learned personally, is that God may choose to speak to our hearts through one of the ways we are smart, because He knows us, even better than we know ourselves. He knows the pathway to speak personally, to me. After listening to Dr. Koch, I could remember back, when I have felt God guiding me individually, and I realize that, yes, He has guided me through ways He has made me smart. Have you ever realized that no one else in the situation is able to appreciate the full measure of a blessing? Not because they don’t want to, but just because they don’t have that particular smart, in the category the blessing came. Ah, ha moment….”Hey, wait a minute, this was meant just for me!” I now understand, God may provide encouragement directed to how He has made me smart, unique characteristics and traits only God could know to provide, guidance, and direction.
Ruth Bealle, Director of Instruction, Cottage Hill Christian Academy

Comment on What Does Security Look Like? Here’s An Example from a Family in Flight by Kathy Koch

Kathy Koch — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:41:29 +0000

Randy,
Sorry that I’m just seeing this now. I praise God that He has met your need. He is good at that. I’m sad for you and so many others I know who didn’t have the right foundation growing up. Yet, you are an example to me that we must never assume security can’t be found. Being open to healing is a key. Glad you know true security now.

Comment on What Does Security Look Like? Here’s An Example from a Family in Flight by Randy

Randy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:29:51 +0000

As someone who never felt secure as a child (for very good reasons) I can’t say how very important the above observation really is. I am so glad for that little girl. That said, her parents are modeling the heart of God and after being in relationship with Him he has healed me of those insecurities and even today provides that trustworthy comfort and understanding along with direction and discipling.

Great post Kathy.

Comment on Logic Smart Kids May Struggle with Spelling by Kathy Koch

Kathy Koch — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:40:37 +0000

Tina,
I love that and I sure agree! Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Logic Smart Kids May Struggle with Spelling by Kathy Koch

Kathy Koch — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:39:58 +0000

Deb,
I’m so glad this was insightful in regards to your daughter. Great!