The new OHS comes along with many new teachers. One of the new teachers this year is Ms. Katherine Brown. She teaches Art I, Art II, Art III and drawing.

Ms. Brown attended University of Minnesota- Morris. Ms. Brown said, “They have a great education program. It's very small so everyone knows each other.” Before coming to OHS, she taught at the Waterville- Elysian- Morristown school district for five years. While teaching there she taught elementary students in the morning and then high schoolers in the afternoon.

After teaching at Waterville- Elysian- Morristown school district she decided it was time for a change.  Ms. Brown said, “I was drawn to OHS because it is a really great community, everyone I have met is super nice so I am happy to be here; everyone is so kind to each other.” 

Ms. Brown has started off her time at OHS with creating a welcoming environment for all the students. Junior Kelli Waypa said, “I like how Ms. Brown makes the class very fun and relaxed and doesn’t get too caught up in the details.”

She was inspired to teach by the students coming in and making interesting pieces of art with their peers. So far, she has enjoyed teaching a lot and is looking forward to her time at OHS. Ms. Brown said, “I like coming in, getting creative, problem solving with everyone and making cool stuff.” 

Outside of school Ms. Brown enjoys learning about animals and gardening; she also has a farm with cows and pigs. Along with her farm she has two dogs and two cats. Ms. Brown can be found in room 341.