Kathie Kratochvil

Kathie Kratochvil is Lecturer in TV, Radio, Film & Theatre at San José State University, with 30+ years experience teaching performing arts from K-12 to university levels. Her practice integrates theatre, digital fluency, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Research and teaching focus on:

• Arts integration in K-12 curricula
• Equity and access in arts education
• Digital competence development
• Classroom management techniques

Professional contributions include serving on California's K-12 VAPA Standards committee and state board of California Educational Theatre Association. She maintains active theatre practice as playwright, director, and actor with 40+ productions.

Notable works:

• Stage adaptation of 'Miracle on 34th Street' (Dramatic Publishing)
• CA177 Interdisciplinary Arts curriculum development