Mrs. Cathy Balbach

cbalbach@stgabriel.net 

Welcome message  I'm glad you are visiting my web page! 

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Arts & Design

Experience:

• Art Teacher, 12 years, St. Gabriel School

• 6 years, Louisville Technical College

• 5 years, Jefferson County Adult Education

• 5 years, St. Albert the Great School

• 2 years, St. Michael School

Biography:

Mrs. Cathy Balbach is a native Louisvillian having attended Holy Spirit Grade School and Sacred Heart Academy in her early years.  She is active in her home parish, St. Margaret Mary, and in the community here at Gabriel and the community at large.  She has served as the past president of Queens Daughters,  a member of the Archdiocesan Curriculum Committee for Art, Member of NAEA and National Presenter at NAEA.  A member of pARTners for the Archdiocese of Louisville Art Teachers and as a Eucharistic minister.  This year I will present at OCEA in October.

Mrs. Balbach and her husband, John, have three children, John Jr., age 25,  and Joanie, age 24, and Sarah, age 22.   John Jr. Graduated Uof K in 2006 and is an Actuary.  Joanie is a graduate of Murray State  in 2008 and a CPA.   Sarah is a senior at Murray State University .  She will graduate in December with a BFA focus in Photography. When she has free time Mrs. Balbach enjoys art (go figure), quilting, painting, working out at the YMCA, and anything to do with her children.  Her thoughts on teaching and education:

 "I love to teach art!" 

For Christmas I was given a rescued DOG Charlie!  Charlie is a Brittany Spaniel.  He's about 3 years old.  He is white with copper colored spots.  Charlie was turned in to the pound in Hopkinsville by a soldier going to Afghanistan.  Charlie was taken to Cincinnati where my Son was fostering him until he found a good home.  Charlie is mine and my husband John's first dog.  He's also my daughter Sarah's first dog.   Charlie has made a MAJOR change in our lives and we just love him!  Charlie will be coming to school soon for everyone to meet him.

Homework:

Other Assignments: 

I will be posting additional information to this website throughout the year, including homework assignments, important dates, reminders, newsletters, and other miscellaneous items of interest.  I will be communicating through your child when important things have been put on the page.  I envision that this website will become a primary means of communication and a valuable resource for both you and your child!

Other Links
ART CARS Lesson Plan
Art on a Roll Lesson Plan
Art on a Roll Powerpoint
Day in t he Life of an Egg
Day of the Dead Lesson Plan

You may contact me via email, send a note with your child, or leave a message at the school office (239-5535).  I will respond to your message as soon as possible.

Mrs. Cathy Balbach - cbalbach@stgabriel.net