Palestine High School Alumni Association

Principal Shon Joseph, Kathleen Brown, Lee McCain Brown, Ed Link

Teaches AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Environmental Science and TAKS Remediation

The January “HAT” Award recipient is Kathleen Brown. She was honored at school (02-03-2009). Mrs. Brown was selected as the 5^th recipient of the award of $100.00 and a memento of the recognition.

She is in her 21st year at Palestine High School, and is a participant in a variety of leadership activities at school and in the community. She has been the Advisor for student Council for 8 years and National Honor Society Advisor for 18 years. She coaches students in a variety of UIL competitions including science, social studies and computer science, and serves as the organist and pianist at the First Presbyterian Church. From the PHS website, and in her own words, “I teach AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Environmental Science and TAKS remediation. My goal is for students to enjoy the excitement of chemistry and understand how it impacts every aspect of their daily lives.”
•2008 Walmart Teacher of the Year •2007 PISD Secondary Teacher of the Year •2007 Palestine High School Teacher of the Year •2006 Teacher of the Month •2001 Palestine High School Teacher of the Year •2001 Best High School Teacher by the Palestine Herald Press •1998 and 1996 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers •1995 and 1994 Rotary International Outstanding Teacher Award •1992-1994 Tandy Technology Outstanding Teacher •1991 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Master Teacher.
The story about the award is in the Palestine Herald-Press.