Meet Mrs. Kristin Koubsky
We asked our teachers & staff a few questions so that you can get to know them better!
What is your role at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School?
8th Grade Language Arts & Literature
What year did you start working at St. Stephen?
2024
Tell us about your educational background & your teaching/work experience.
- B.S. Degree from Dana College in Blair, NE
- Nebraska Writers Project Credits toward a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
- Mid-America Montessori Teachers Academy – Montessori Teacher Training
- Director of Youth Ministry
What do you love about your job?
I love sharing my affinity for literature and writing with students, building relationships with them, and watching them grow intellectually and in their faith.
Who is your favorite Saint or what is your favorite scripture?
St. Joan of Arc is my favorite saint because of her indomitable spirit, her strong leadership, and how she fearlessly sought and followed God, even to her death.
Ephesians 4:29 – No foul language should come our of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Tell us about your family (spouse, children, grandchildren, pets, etc.):
My husband Ken and I have been married for almost 26 years. We have a very close-knit family with 4 kids: 3 sons in their twenties and a 16-year old daughter. We take epic trips together. For example, 12 years ago we homeschooled for a couple of years. During this time we lived in an RV and traveled to national parks, camping and hiking together. We have welcomed several international students in our home over the years, and we have two labrador retrievers.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was little I was interested in becoming a broadcaster when I grew up.
What is your favorite sweet treat?
Dark chocolate
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I enjoy singing, traveling/camping with my family, cooking and baking.
What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends?
Relax, spend time with family, Husker football and baseball
What piece of advice would you give parents to help their child(ren) succeed at St. Stephen?
Demonstrate that you value education to your children by reading to and around them, being interested in what they’re involved in, and showing that you are partners with their teachers in their schooling by speaking encouragingly of school and communicating with their teachers to support them.
