Kathy Domboski

     This is my 15th year in education (12th in Frederick County) all of which has been at the middle school level.  I earned my bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University in Social Sciences and have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies.  I completed my Master’s degree in Technology for Educators from Johns Hopkins University and worked as a technology resource teacher in Pulaski County, VA, before returning to the classroom.  I am excited to be part the Urbana Middle School family after earning my certification as a media specialist from McDaniel College.

     Becoming a media specialist was not a difficult choice for me. I decided during my time as technology resource teacher that I enjoyed teaching children too much to be out of the classroom for long.  However as a natural reading and research enthusiast, I gravitated toward the library in all of the schools I worked at. I quickly realized what a dream job it would be for me, combining teaching, books, information gathering, and technology.  

     I am married and have two young children, Scott and Alyssa.  Besides curling up with a good book, I enjoy scrapbooking, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.

Our Collection

Opening in August 2006, the UMS Media Center houses over 18,000 resources, including books, reference volumes, digital databases, magazines, videos, e-books, and audio books. Students and faculty have access to sercured wifi and electronic devices(chromebooks, desktops, ipads, and Windows tablets) to utilize Google Apps For Education and other educational based websites, apps, and programs with teacher direction.