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Kate Jacobson

Mild Moderate Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Jacobson's Favorite Word

I don’t have a favorite quote but I do have a favorite word. 

My favorite word is sonder. Definition: the profound feeling and realization that every individual, including a stranger passing by, is  living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

Years and Education

  • This will be my tenth year in education.
  • I have a bachelors degree in health education, administration and psychology with a minor in mathematics
    • Weber State University
  • I have a professional license in Special Education K-12 Mild Moderate and Severe Endorsement
    • Weber State University and USBE 
  •  I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Health Management
    • Western Governors University

License and Endorsements

  • Utah Professional Educator License 
    • Special Education K-12 
  • Endorsements
    • Severe/profound disabilities endorsement

Grades Taught

  • Pre-K-8th grade mild moderate special education  and specialized autism kindergarten

Previous Schools

  • Kanesville Elementary
  • GreenWood Charter School 
  • Harvest Elementary (Alpine School District)

The Best Part of My Job

  •  I love seeing my students find confidence in themselves 
  •  I love seeing a concept “click” for a student who has worked so hard
  •  I love building relationships with wonderful students 
  • I love learning with my students every day to find success in a way that works for our unique minds

My Favorites

  •  Orange is my favorite color 
  •  Blueberries are my favorite fruit
  •  Football is my favorite season
  •  Playing and listening to music is my favorite hobby 
  •   Math is my favorite subject

For Fun

  •  I enjoy camping with my family 
  •  I like to go to music events and concerts 
  •  I love to go to football, basketball and baseball games 
  •  I love to play sports: soccer, basketball and volleyball
  •  I like to ride ATVs

Random Facts

  •  I have never had a cavity 
  •  I love color coded organization systems 
  •  I make up songs in my head to remember information 
  •  I’m afraid of deep dark water
  •  I don’t like chocolate 
  •  I love people who smile at strangers