Welcome to Mrs. Gnatt's Class

My name is Mrs. Karen Gnatt and this will be my 20th year teaching in Homewood School District 153. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and received my Masters Degree in Education from St. Xavier University. I have a middle school endorsement in Language Arts and Social Sciences (SS). I am the sponsor of the Interact Club, a student club which works with the Homewood Rotarians on community service projects that benefit our school, community and the world. I am also the HW Club supervisor on Wednesdays and provide tutoring after school on Mondays and Fridays.

I am married and live in St. John, IN. I have two kids - Lauren 19 (sophomore in college) and Logan 15 (freshman in HS).

This is an awesome school district with extremely caring and dedicated parents, teachers and administrators. I am so excited to be starting my 8th year teaching 6th grade at James Hart School.

My goal for this year includes:

Helping students achieve their personal academic goals.
Help your child to be organized and prepared to learn each day.
Encourage everyone to be respectful and kind towards others (students, staff, guest teachers).
Promote creative and critical thinking skills in a safe and clean learning environment.
Teach students how to work well with others and accomplish assignments cooperatively.

I promise to work hard to achieve these goals and I will do my best to treat your child as my own. I need your support and commitment and together we will have a great school year. Please reach out to me via email, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Please check parent portal often.