Ms. Lisa Katarynick

Faculty Information

Title(s): Faculty

Contact Information

School Email: lkatarynick@wyndcroft.org (Primary)

School Phone: (610) 326-0544

Education

Degree(s): BFA, Graphic Design and Computer Graphics, Moore College of Art and Design

Other Information

Employed Since

2024

Biography

Ms. Lisa Katarynick joined the Wyndcroft faculty in September of 2024. She is Wyndcroft’s art teacher and is thrilled to be part of the Wyndcroft community. Ms. K knows “Art is good for us!” Art helps reduce stress, build self-confidence, and sharpen problem-solving skills. Not only is it a powerful outlet for expressing feelings and emotions, art promotes creative thinking which fosters innovation and creativity in all aspects of our lives.

Previously, Ms. Katarynick was an Art Teacher at Chester Community Charter School in Chester PA and the Program Director/Art Instructor at Barnstone Art For Kids in Phoenixville, PA. Ms. Katarynick has held various art related jobs in her career including positions as Art Director and Designer in book, magazine and music publishing, broadcast news as well as art education for children both privately and on a community level.

Ms. Katarynick received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and a Computer Graphics Certificate from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA. She is experienced in trauma informed care over multiple courses and workshops at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Katarynick also holds a certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Youth from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare.

Ms. K lives in Phoenixville with her labrador retriever Finn. When she isn’t teaching children art she keeps active walking Finn, painting, knitting, playing guitar, and hiking. She also enjoys traveling, attending her niece and nephew’s sporting events, cheering on Philly sports teams, live music, cooking, baking, true crime documentaries and laughing.