Heather Katz

             My name is Heather Katz and I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas. I am passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and sharing that passion with others. My goals are to become a full-time physical education teacher at an elementary school and become involved in professional organizations such as KAHPERD and NDA.

            As a teacher, I am friendly while still providing boundaries for students. I want every student to enjoy health and physical education and leave my class with a positive outlook on living a healthy lifestyle.

            I am very passionate about Zumba! Zumba provides a form of physical activity that encourages students to be creative and let go of their inhibitions. I currently teach Zumba to college students at the University of Kansas. This job has allowed me to connect with other people and has increased my self confidence. I recently became certified in Zumbatomic, and I am looking forward to begin teaching those classes.

            I believe my most valuable qualities are flexibility, compassion, and a drive to improve. I want to reach my true potential as a human being, and I believe being a teacher is the best path to reaching my potential.