Winter at Home
CONTACT INFORMATION
catherineandmatt1@gmail.com
Worldwide Phone: +1-208-597-7277
Skype: cmkaun
Worldwide Phone: +1-208-597-7277
Skype: cmkaun
Saudi Mobile Phone (and WhatsApp): +966-55-604-2526
South of Chile 2010
About Us
2018 will mark almost 25 year of living and teaching overseas together. We met in 1995 while teaching at ACS, Abu Dhabi and were married in 2001.
Teak Forest in Myanmar
About Us (cont.)
Since then, our overseas teaching careers have taken us from
1. ACS, Abu Dhabi to
2. Rabat American School in Morocco
3. International School Nido de Aguilas in Chile
4. Yangon International School in Myanmar, and
5. Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools in Dhahran, Eastern Saudi Arabia.
Hiking near our home in Sandpoint, Idaho, USA
About Us (cont.)
We've also been fortunate to spend a couple years in between overseas assignments at our home in Sandpoint, Idaho where we enjoyed having the time to visit with family and friends throughout the US.
North Island New Zealand 2013
Our Interests
Travel
Golf
Skiing
Cycling
Camping
Walking/hiking
Reading
Painting (Catherine)
Our Families
Golf
Skiing
Cycling
Camping
Walking/hiking
Reading
Painting (Catherine)
Our Families
Chamonix Ski Weekend 2007
Catherine's Grade 1, Yangon, 2013
Certifications
Mary Catherine Calcutt Kaun
State of New Hampshire
Experienced Educator Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades K-8)
Certificate valid until June 30, 2019
Matt Kaun
Washington State
Continuing Teaching Certificate
Mathematics & English (Grades 4-12)
Certificate valid until June 30, 2023
Both of us are American Citizens
Both of us hold American Passports
Both Passports are valid until May 1, 2027
State of New Hampshire
Experienced Educator Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades K-8)
Certificate valid until June 30, 2019
Matt Kaun
Washington State
Continuing Teaching Certificate
Mathematics & English (Grades 4-12)
Certificate valid until June 30, 2023
Both of us are American Citizens
Both of us hold American Passports
Both Passports are valid until May 1, 2027
Catherine (red hat) and her Grade 1 class on a Rabat, Morocco farm trip
Three Principal's Comments - Catherine
"With her wide experience in so many areas of education, her intelligence, her finely-honed skills, and her professionalism, Catherine has brought so much to our school. I recommend her without hesitation to any position in education."
Kathy Morabet, Elementary Principal, Rabat American School
"The next school that is lucky to have Catherine as part of their team will be thankful for years to come. ... Do yourself a favor and get her on your team immediately."
"The next school that is lucky to have Catherine as part of their team will be thankful for years to come. ... Do yourself a favor and get her on your team immediately."
Matt Woodward, ES/ECC Assistant Principal/Curriculum Director, International School Nido de Aguilas
"Catherine's classroom is one that we would all love for our own children to be in... Her students know they are cared for and know that they reside in an environment where they can take chances and feel safe. There is a calm in her room that can only be brought about from a teacher who has set clear expectations, has faith in her students, and is willing to let her students color outside of the lines from time to time."
George (Andy) Hoeppner, Assistant Principal, Dhahran Hills Elementary School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools
Bike Touring Estonia, 2017
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Students competing in The Math League during lunchtime in Matt's classroom, Nido de Aguilas
Three Principal's Comments - Matt
"In closing, Matt is the consummate professional and an outstanding maths teacher. ... I would hire Matt in a second if given the opportunity again."
Dr. Jared Harris, High School Principal, International School Nido de Aguilas
"Matt is not only a great math teacher, but a valuable asset in all aspects of the school... You will not find a better person to have on your faculty than Matt Kaun."
Dr. Lois Bishop, Secondary Principal, Rabat American School
Dr. Jared Harris, High School Principal, International School Nido de Aguilas
"Matt is not only a great math teacher, but a valuable asset in all aspects of the school... You will not find a better person to have on your faculty than Matt Kaun."
Dr. Lois Bishop, Secondary Principal, Rabat American School
"Mr. Kaun is as effective an educator and as professional a colleague as you will ever find! He has the skills, dispositions, and experience to be an immediate contributor to your school and community. Mr. Kaun is an extraordinary teacher who gets results. He meets students where they are and gets them where they need to be. He does this by creating a classroom atmosphere that is inspiring and confidence building. His relationships with students are positive without exception. He is a cheerleader with an extensive toolbox of strategies from both the 20th and 21st centuries... He also receives my highest recommendation and will be a great asset to the school lucky enough to hire him."
Daniel Gordon, Principal, Dhahran Middle School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools
A Director's Comment - Catherine
"Catherine Calcutt Kaun is a master teacher and a valued member of our school community. Her contributions to our school have been numerous and positive. Do not pass up the opportunity to hire her if that opportunity presents itself." David Randall, Director, Rabat American School
=> READ DAVE'S RECOMMENDATION
=> READ DAVE'S RECOMMENDATION
A Director's Comment - Matt
"It is truly a privilege to work with Matt. He is an excellent person and teacher. I give him my highest recommendation for your consideration. Based on his outstanding work, I would aggressively seek to employ Matt in the future." Dr. Tim Hansen, Director, ACS Abu Dhabi
=> READ TIM'S RECOMMENDATION
=> READ TIM'S RECOMMENDATION
************************** Over 20 years of Teaching, Traveling, and Adventuring Together!
Porto, Portugal 2018
Lake Tahoe, Summer 2018
Western Saudi Arabia 2016
Our Home Base - Sandpoint, Idaho