Kathleen Keenan, a new science teacher here at Lindbergh High School says she’s been teaching for 20 years but not in Renton.

Keenan lived in Hawaii for over 20 years but when her personal life hit her hard she and her family decided to move to Washington. Upon arrival she went into teaching anatomy and physiology.

In her class Keenan teaches the anatomy and physiology of the human body including muscle movement, placement and function. She also teaches bone structure and nerve function throughout the body, all of her teaching includes a combination of hands-on learning (clay models and activities) and digital learning through websites and online packets. 

Keenan states that she is adjusting well to LHS and feels comfortable here,  “The staff here has been so supportive especially Mrs. Crum and Mrs. Donahue”.

Sophomores Julian Sandy and Bri Johnson state, “I think Mrs. Keenan is a teacher I can get along with” explaining that her teaching style is different from other LHS science teacher’s strategies for example, Keenan uses websites to explain topics to her classes whereas other teachers aim for slides students share the change is needed and it’s as if they’re learning together.

Mrs. Crum has observed her about 6 times in her classroom and commented, “She enjoys what she does and loves interacting with students.”

Apart from teaching Keenan also enjoys marine life studies, environmental teaching, and lifeguarding.

Despite still trying to adjust to a new state and school, Keenan says she looks forward to being more a part of the Lindbergh community, starting her first year here being the freshman advisor and continues to build a good relationship with her students and the staff here at LHS.