Kasey Woodlee
Physical Education
Bio
I am extremely grateful to be the Physical Education teacher at Monteagle Elementary School.
I started my teaching career in Grundy County where I taught Physical Education at Swiss Memorial, North Elementary, and Palmer Elementary. During this time, I also was an assistant and head coach of the Grundy County High School girls basketball team. I taught for 6 years and then I transitioned into Administration at Swiss for 6 years. For the past 4 years, I have been the Physical Education teacher in Sequatchie County and also coached the girls basketball team.
With 16 years of teaching experience, I feel I learn something new every year. Education changes and so do I to meet the needs of our students. My goal as a teacher is I will work with my teammates to build the whole child approach in our students. I firmly believe that ALL students can excel academically and non academically. Being a Physical Education teacher, I get the privilege of having all of the students at MES. I will strive to work with all stakeholders to ensure every child gets every chance to be successful every single day. I will do this by tailoring my lessons to reach the auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learner. Lastly, as a mom of a handsome 10 year old boy--I will treat your child as if I would want someone treating my own. I am beyond excited to begin this journey and create long-standing relationships with all stakeholders.
I currently reside in Jasper, Tennessee, with my fiance Tim and our son T.J. Starkey.
Fun Facts About Me:
What did you want to be when you grew up? A WWE Wrestling manager, bus driver, teacher
What would the students be surprised to find out about you?
What’s a typical Saturday night like for you? Catching up on episodes of Days of Our Lives; watching college football
What are some pets you’ve had or would like to own? Raised deer..The game warden knows now:)
What is your favorite TV show? Days of Our Lives, Golden Girls, Beverly Hillbillies
What is your favorite movie? The Little Rascals
What is your favorite food? Pizza, grilled cheese, Krispy Kreme donuts
What inspires you? My son
Are there any embarrassing teaching moments you’re willing to share? Yes. What are they? One year while playing “Turkey Time,” I left my tail on from the game we were playing. I went into CVS on my lunch break, went into a restaurant and picked up some teachers’ food, and came back to school. A kindergartner finally saved me by letting me know I had a turkey tail hanging out of my shorts.
In which other teacher’s class would you like to enroll, even for a day? Kindergarten
If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? Don’t allow what others think about you deter your path.
What’s a sport or activity you enjoy watching? Football
What kind of driver were you when you first got your license? Awful with a capital A. I honestly believe if I was not friends with the instructor’s son, I still would not have a license.
If you were to be given a superlative when you were in school, what would it have been? I was voted by my peers as “Most Athletic”
Who is your favorite singer or band? Pink, Kelly Clarkson
What type of music do you like? Older country
What song should students listen to when doing work for your class? Any that will make them move
If you could grow up in any decade, which would you choose? Loved growing up in the 80’s, so I would not change it
What are your must-have smartphone apps? Google Maps
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by? Don’t worry about what other people think of you. It is none of your business anyways.
What song do you know all the lyrics to? Living on a Prayer
What did you want to be when you grew up? A WWE Wrestling manager, bus driver, teacher
What would the students be surprised to find out about you?
What’s a typical Saturday night like for you? Catching up on episodes of Days of Our Lives; watching college football
What are some pets you’ve had or would like to own? Raised deer..The game warden knows now:)
What is your favorite TV show? Days of Our Lives, Golden Girls, Beverly Hillbillies
What is your favorite movie? The Little Rascals
What is your favorite food? Pizza, grilled cheese, Krispy Kreme donuts
What inspires you? My son
Are there any embarrassing teaching moments you’re willing to share? Yes. What are they? One year while playing “Turkey Time,” I left my tail on from the game we were playing. I went into CVS on my lunch break, went into a restaurant and picked up some teachers’ food, and came back to school. A kindergartner finally saved me by letting me know I had a turkey tail hanging out of my shorts.
In which other teacher’s class would you like to enroll, even for a day? Kindergarten
If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? Don’t allow what others think about you deter your path.
What’s a sport or activity you enjoy watching? Football
What kind of driver were you when you first got your license? Awful with a capital A. I honestly believe if I was not friends with the instructor’s son, I still would not have a license.
If you were to be given a superlative when you were in school, what would it have been? I was voted by my peers as “Most Athletic”
Who is your favorite singer or band? Pink, Kelly Clarkson
What type of music do you like? Older country
What song should students listen to when doing work for your class? Any that will make them move
If you could grow up in any decade, which would you choose? Loved growing up in the 80’s, so I would not change it
What are your must-have smartphone apps? Google Maps
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by? Don’t worry about what other people think of you. It is none of your business anyways.
What song do you know all the lyrics to? Living on a Prayer
