Who Are You?

People who have known me my whole life call me Katie. These days, most people call me Kate. My first name was Katherine Ruth McKenna, although the only people to ever use that name were my parents and they only used it when I was in trouble. For example, sentences that started with,”Katherine Ruth McKenna…” might mean that I had left my dishes on the table or had forgotten to take the garbage out. It is true that Mr. McKenna is my brother; guess who’s older? Now, my students call me Mrs. Marshall, but how I got that name is a story we will save for another time.

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This is a picture of me and my brother, Mr. McKenna. What do you see, think and wonder?

 

 

While I have many interests and passions, the most important thing about me is that I LOVE being a teacher. At school, I can forget about my worldly worries and be in the moment. What is the most important thing kids need to learn? How can I help each student learn and grow today?

 

 

nelsonmandelaI know that every person, young and old, can grow and improve at anything we put our mind to. We simply need to set a goal and make a plan to get there. So, tell me, what’s important about you?

 

41 Comments

  • bhornok27 commented on March 31, 2020

    Why is Mr. McKenna tying you to that tree with chains?

  • jsu27 commented on March 27, 2020

    I like the image of you and mr McKenna

  • tcouto27 commented on March 27, 2020

    I liked the baby dress

  • gwolfson27 commented on March 23, 2020

    I like the picture of you and your brother. i think he is older and i get called by my full name when i have forgotten to do something too!

  • Caroline commented on March 20, 2020

    What is Mr. McKenna doing to you in that picture?

  • clee27 commented on March 19, 2020

    You love teaching, and I love having you as my teacher, the important thing for me is my friends!

  • jerry commented on March 19, 2020

    I like the dress in the baby picture.
    : ]

  • adecataldo27 commented on March 19, 2020

    hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii my fellow 5mers

  • gbianchi27 commented on March 19, 2020

    Hi miss Marshall! I love this post! You got me interested in the part that you said “Now, my students call me Mrs. Marshall, but how I got that name is a story we will save for another time.” Hmmm, 🧐 tell me the story!!! And on the picture with you and mr. McKenna I think he is tying you to a tree with a big chain. But I don’t know why….

  • tcheng27 commented on March 18, 2020

    I have no idea why he would be tying you to a tree with a chain but you could ask him and show him this picture and see if he remembers anything or knows anything.

    my best guess is you guess were horsing around.

    -Tyler

  • tcheng27 commented on March 18, 2020

    I think your brother is tying you up with a chain I have no idea why he would be doing that. maybe you could go to mr. McKenna and show him this and ask him anything he remembers or know?

    my best guess is you guys were horsing around.

  • serena dugan commented on March 18, 2020

    Hello Ms Marshal! I think this is what I’m supposed to do, so this is my comment on your blog post!:

    I think the most important thing about me is my sense of humor and my creativity/ vivid imagination. there are more things I think are important about me as well that aren’t so positive, such as my short temper and my tendency to act on my feelings before thinking properly.

  • ogurekian24 commented on April 5, 2017

    I made a post about the google heading, because they change it every day and since you are a teacher, look what I found!

    https://www.google.com/doodles/teachers-day-2017-czech-republic-slovakia

  • s2sawabe24 commented on January 26, 2017

    I think your brother is trying his best to wrap you around with a chain.

  • tozaki24 commented on January 5, 2017

    I wonder how it feels like; chained to tree

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I don’t look too unhappy. I mean, you can’t see my face, but my mom or dad is taking the picture, so I think if I was upset I would be crying for help. So strange.

      Of course, I am sure you can ask your parents if they have an extra chain around and maybe they will tie you to a tree so that you can see what it feels like…

  • yyogaratnam24 commented on January 4, 2017

    In the photo of you and Mr, Mckenna, I see Mr.Mckenna tying you up on a tree. I wonder why he is tying you up.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I think I’m going to make another post with just this photo, and have people make up stories to go with it! The best story will become the story!

  • ajiang24 commented on January 4, 2017

    I notice that Mr.Mckenna is tying you to a tree with a jump rope
    I think it is like you’re playing a game when you and Mr.Mckenna are attacking each other.
    I wonder why Mr.Mckenna is tying you to a tree???

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      It looks like a big metal chain to me! Make up a story. What happened before and after this photo?

  • azhang24 commented on January 4, 2017

    In the picture of you and Mr. McKenna, it looks like he’s either tying you to the tree, but more like he’s untying you.
    And what I think is the most about me is that I like being happy and hyper.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I see the happy part, but not so much the hyper. You don’t every seem out of control or like you can’t stop moving. Are you saying you have a lot of energy and like to be moving? I think you are a natural athlete. I wasn’t an athlete when I was growing up, but now I just love to push myself and put out extreme energy! It sort of hurts but feels good at the same time. Does that make sense?

      • azhang24 commented on January 13, 2017

        Yeah that makes sense. When I say hyper, I mean at home, sometimes outside, sometimes at my fencing club, but never in class. Unless it’s a partyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!

  • kweiss24 commented on January 4, 2017

    Katherine Ruth McKenna wow that is a nice combination.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      Well, thank you! Does Katherine Ruth Marshall sound as good?

  • achiang24 commented on January 4, 2017

    Why was Mr. McKenna tying you to the tree?
    Or was he untying you?

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      Nobody knows, so make up a story with the version that you like best!

  • tkronenberg24 commented on January 4, 2017

    Were you playing a game in the picture or was Mr. McKenna just being mean.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I have no idea what was going on in this picture. I don’t look too upset. Plus, my mom or dad was taking the picture, so it couldn’t have been too serious. Then again, he is tying me to a tree with a big chain… or is he? We could make up stories to go along with this photo.

  • mwollman24 commented on January 4, 2017

    I like how you used real pictures. Also I like how you used a quote. Also I think Mr. McKenna is older.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      Yes he is! He still looks older doesn’t he. Oops, I hope he doesn’t see this 😉

  • zconnolly24 commented on January 4, 2017

    I think that your brother is older. In the picture your brother looks taller than you.

    Oh my gosh! Your middle name is Ruth??? So many people that I know have middle names that start with r.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      Yes, he is not quite two years older.

      Ruth is a very old fashioned name. Do you know anyone who actually has the name Ruth? It was my father’s aunt’s name.

      She never had any kids of her own and since my father’s dad died when he was just 3 years old, (and his mom had to work) Aunt Ruth took care of him a lot. She was very special to him.

      She had a stroke and was in the hospital when I was born. They told her about me and she was happy. Then she died. I hope she died happy.

  • j2gordon24 commented on January 4, 2017

    The same thing is for me too just saying when I am in trouble my mom will call me Jake Gordon.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I can’t believe you ever are in trouble. 😉

  • eschiff24 commented on January 4, 2017

    I wonder why Mrs. Marshall is getting tied to a tree.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I also wonder the same thing.

  • csimon24 commented on January 4, 2017

    I liked it. My mom calls me Chase Edward sometimes if I don’t listen to her.

    • mrsmarshall commented on January 5, 2017

      I think it’s programed in parent’s genetic code.

      • kweiss24 commented on February 10, 2017

        you should know you are a parent

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