About the Teacher

NAME: Miss Katelyn Koliha

SCHOOL: Messiah Lutheran School

CLASS: 1st Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: (440) 331-6553 ext. 244


My name is Katelyn Koliha and I am going into my fifth year of teaching.
I taught full day Kindergarten for two years and I am very
excited and honored to now be a part of the Messiah teaching staff! This will
be my third year teaching first grade and I love it!  

I graduated from John Carroll University in 2008 with a Bachelor's in Early
Childhood Education. I graduated in 2012 with a Master's of Education from 
John Carroll University.

I grew up in the Lutheran school system - I attended St. Paul Lutheran in
Westlake grades K-8 and I am a graduate of Lutheran West. I hope to pass on
the values and lessons I learned to my students. 

In my spare time, I love to scrapbook, read, and watch movies.  I danced for
15 years and I love going to see Broadway shows! I am also a fan of Cleveland 
sports teams, especially the Browns & the Indians! : ) 

My Mission Statement and Beliefs

To meet the individual needs of all my students in a warm, welcoming Christ
centered classroom. I set high expectations for my students and continually
encourage and motivate them to do their very best in all academic areas.

Inspire to Learn!