Welcome to
Carmel Del Mar
Carmel Del Mar
The School with A Heart!
kzachary@dmusd.org
The School with A Heart!
Dear Families,
My name is Kathryn Zachary, and I'm so excited to be your child's teacher this year. With 23 years of teaching under my belt, I'm thrilled to be starting my 19th year in Del Mar Union School District and 16th year at Carmel Del Mar, where I've had the pleasure of teaching grades K-3.
My journey in education has included teaching within Orange Unified School District and Cajon Valley. I'm proud of the work I've done, including being named Carmel Del Mar's Teacher of the Year in 2016 and serving on various leadership committees in the district. Additionally, I have served for the Del Mar California Teacher's Association and as a NEA Representative for California.
A Southern California native, I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees and credentials from Azusa Pacific University. As an educator, I truly believe in being a lifelong learner and am always looking for new strategies to help my students thrive and succeed.
Email: kzachary@dmusd.org
As an educator, I believe all students are capable and have the desire to learn. It is my goal to set all students up for success to ensure they reach their full potential. It is my desire to instill a love for lifelong learning. My teaching style is focused on student centered learning and providing my students with the best methods and strategies necessary to guide and inform students. My hope is to leave students with a positive experience that they will cherish for a lifetime. I hope my students never stop questioning the world around them, continue to embrace learning throughout their lives and are respectful of themselves and others. I want students and families to feel they have a dedicated and knowledgable teacher who brought curiosity and creativity to the educational process. One of my favorite quotes is, "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire". The opportunity to ignite a spark in students' learning is what fuels my passion for teaching. I cannot wait to get to know your kiddos and ignite that spark for each and everyone of them!
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