About Mrs. Brouch

Hello Students and Families,

Welcome to 1st Grade! My name is Mrs. Kim Brouch and this is my eighteenth year teaching at May Watts. Prior to my teaching career I was a graphic artist in both the printing and advertising industries. After my graphic arts career and before my teaching career, I spent many years as a stay-at-home mom and "professional" volunteer.

I received a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts degree from Valparaiso University and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Aurora University. Since I truly enjoy the journey of learning, I have continued taking various teaching courses throughout the years. In recent years, exploring STEM has been my passion.

I was born and raised in Downers Grove and Batavia and I even lived in N. Ft. Myers, FL for a couple of my childhood years. North Aurora was our family home for over 25 years, however, now that the kids are grown and gone, my husband and I have recently downsized to a cute home in Geneva. My husband, Jim, and I have one son and one daughter. Mark is a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering and is a Software Engineer. Although Mark lives in downtown Honolulu, he also travels and works, remotely, all over the world for 6 months out of each year. Jennifer graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Her degree in Business Marketing opened the doors to her true passion as a Graphic Designer, in downtown Chicago. My husband, Jim, also in the Graphic Arts industry, manages the art department in a printing company. I guess you could say that the Brouch's are a creative bunch!

I look forward to working closely with you and your child throughout the school year! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.