About Teacher

Phone: 210-356-0922

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) and English - Master of Arts in Teaching - Certifications in English Language Arts 7-12 and Social Studies 7-12

Mrs. Catherine Polk

Hello! I am the Social Studies & English electives teacher and Instructional Dean at ISA. I am a proud product of NEISD (Madison HS cluster)!  After graduating high school, I remained in San Antonio to continue my education at Trinity University where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a double-major in English. I then continued my education at Trinity through the Master of Arts in Teaching program. During my M.A.T. year, I interned right here at ISA with the senior team in AP English IV. This will be my 8th year at ISA, my 6th year teaching English & Social Studies electives, and my 3rd year as an Instructional Dean. This will also be my 3rd year sponsoring MUNSA!

My goal for my students is to explore personal perspectives, as well as the perspectives of others, so that when they graduate from the hallowed halls of ISA, they enter the world as critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and effective writers. 

Outside of school, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my husband and two little boys, Carter and Cayden.

I look forward to collaborating with students, families, and the ISA community as we embark on an action-packed year at ISA!

  • Office Hours:
    Mornings (8:00 - 8:40 a.m.): Monday, Thursday, & Friday

    Afternoons: By appointment

Class Schedule

  • MTWF Schedule

    1st Period (8:50 - 9:45): MUNSA (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)
    2nd Period (9:50 - 10:45):  Analyzing Visual Media (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)  
    3rd Period (10:50 - 11:40): Conference  

    4th Period (11:45 - 12:35): Dean Duties
    5th Period (12:40 - 1:30): Lunch
    6th Period (1:35 - 2:25): Dean Duties
    7th Period (2:30 - 3:20): Dean Duties
    8th Period (3:25 - 4:15): Dean Duties

    Thursday Schedule

    1st Period (8:50 - 9:40): MUNSA (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)
    2nd Period (9:45 - 10:30): Analyzing Visual Media (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)  
    FLEX Period (10:35 - 11:15): Advisory
    3rd Period (11:20 - 12:05): Conference  
    4th Period (12:10 - 12:55): Dean Duties
    5th Period (1:00 - 1:45): Lunch
    6th Period (1:50 - 2:35): Dean Duties
    7th Period (2:40 - 3:25): Dean Duties
    8th Period (3:30 - 4:15): Dean Duties

    PLC Schedule

    1st Period (8:50 - 9:26): MUNSA (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)
    2nd Period (9:30 - 10:06):  Analyzing Visual Media (1st Semester) / AP Psychology (2nd Semester)  
    3rd Period (10:10 - 10:45): Conference  
    4th Period (10:49 - 11:24): Dean Duties
    5th Period (11:28 - 12:03): Lunch
    6th Period (12:07 - 12:42): Dean Duties
    7th Period (12:46 - 1:21): Dean Duties
    8th Period (1:25 - 2:00): Dean Duties