Kathy Anderson Email and Phone Number

Industrial High SchoolIndustrial Independent School District, Vanderbilt, TX- Certifications: 7-12 ELAR, ESL, CDL- Teach 5 sections of English 1 (9th grade) – 3 regular, 2 honors- Prepare lesson plans, assignments, and assessments based on required TEKS standards (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills)- Craft daily lessons that engage students in learning, encouraging them to move toward learning how best to read, write, listen, think, and speak (both in-person and remote learning options)- Head Coach – Girls’ Basketball; Assistant Coach – Girls’ & Boys’ Golf - Serve as a collegial member of a team, working toward stated department, campus, and district goals

- Provided comprehensive leadership to year-round and summer staff (4 year-round employees and 20-25 summer camp staff)- Improved the overall condition of JKR- Increased the visibility of JKR in local congregations and communities- Enhanced JKR’s social media presence, including a new website and branding- Led a multi-faceted rebuilding response after a disastrous flood - Managed the John Knox Ranch Kitchen & Dining Hall- Served as the Lead Chef on occasion (ordered food and prepared meals for up to 150 people)- Developed programs for children, youth and adults- Engaged in public speaking to further the mission of John Knox Ranch- Oversaw the social media presence of JKR (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)- Facilitated an extensive accreditation process with the American Camp Association - Secured funding from donors and supporters- Wrote proposals and successfully secured grant funds

- Worked in the areas of Youth Ministry, Mission and Outreach, and Congregational Care- Performed general pastoral duties as part of a team (preaching, teaching, hospital visitation, worship leadership, etc.)- Facilitated local and international mission trips- Taught adult education and formation classes on a regular basis- Engaged in creative planning as part of a team- Provided leadership to and served on local denomination committees

- Lived and served for one year in Guatemala, working with the National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Guatemala- Facilitated mission study trips for groups visiting Guatemala (arranged visit details, traveled with the group, provided translation and education)- Worked as part of a bi-national team in Guatemala- Lived with local families- While in Louisville, supported the work of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program- Shepherded YAV candidates through a discernment and selection process for the YAV Program- Interviewed candidates and helped match them to appropriate sites of service- Worked as part of the PC(USA) Global Mission Staff