Pam Keim

Position: World Language Teacher – Spanish

Education: Swarthmore College – Bachelor of Arts; University of Virginia – Master of Teaching; Shenandoah University – Master of Music

Licensure: Postgraduate Professional Licensure in Spanish PreK-12 and Music PreK-12 (VA)

Years Teaching: 5 years

Years at Powhatan: 2

Bio: Pam grew up in Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Swarthmore College, where her language studies included studying abroad in Madrid as well as coursework in French. After moving to Virginia in her early twenties, Pam taught Spanish in both Albemarle County and Frederick County Public Schools. Outside of Powhatan, Pam is an active musician in the community, both as a classically trained soprano and as director of a local church choir. Pam lives in Winchester and enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their rescue dog and cat.

Hobbies: reading, hiking, playing piano, gardening

Favorite quotes: Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? – Mary Oliver

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. – Nelson Mandela