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Ms. Catherine Zinn
My name is Catherine Zinn and this is my 24th year in education. I was born and raised in San Antonio mostly within the Judson area. As a student that struggled in certain subjects (Reading and Chemistry), I work hard to help my students celebrate their strengths and work on their weaknesses until they find the instructional method to overcome those challenges. It was a teacher who identified my struggles in reading and another that taught me strategies to overcome and manage my weaknesses. A friend in high school helped me discover a passion for reading by connecting me with a genre that I loved. To this day, I love to read especially Science Fiction/Fantasy. I enjoy NASCAR racing, watching movies, and writing. I have one rescued cat named Speedy.
Education and Experience
I graduated from Judson High School before attending and obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Texas A & M University at Galveston. After college, I worked at the Texas State Aquarium in the Education Department, where I became interested in teaching. I began my educational career in Houston before moving back to San Antonio. I have worked in the Judson District since 2005 as a science teacher at Kirby M. S. and Metzger M.S. I have also worked as a district Science Specialist and an RTI Specialist at JSTEM Academy. While working at Judson ISD, I furthered my education by obtaining a Masters in Arts in Multidisciplinary Sciences from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Masters in Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (with a focus on Science and STEM education) from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In the near future, I plan on continuing my education by obtaining a Ph.D.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that all students can learn given the right environment and tools.
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e-mail: czinn@judsonisd.org
phone: 210-662-2210
Conference: 4th period from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tutoring: Wednesdays and most Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.