A Regis faculty member since 2021, Ms. Kirby Clinton serves as a Pre-K4 lead teacher in the Early Childhood program at Regis. With more than nine years of experience teaching, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston. Before joining Regis' faculty, Ms. Clinton taught Pre-K at Kipling Street. Her approach to teaching is motivated by creating unique and innovative methods to help students retain information and build confidence in and out of the classroom.

Ms. Clinton enjoys traveling and attending concerts with her husband, Michael, listening to true-crime podcasts, and walking her dog in her free time.

Q: What is special about working at an all-boys school?

A: I would say that boys are just a blast, and I think that all the movement is super fun. And I love hearing the laughter echoing through the hallways. And I love that Regis is a place where I feel like each boy is uniquely celebrated, no matter what their interests are.

Q: Which of the five Sacred Heart Goals inspires you the most?

A: I would say Goal I – a personal and active faith in God. I believe that keeping my relationship with God as my top priority makes me a better teacher. And I think it’s an excellent way to hold myself accountable and be a good role model for the boys.

Q: What is your favorite place on campus?

A: The playground. Watching the boys play is a beautiful reminder to stop, be present, and enjoy the moment. Nothing is better than seeing them be uninhibited, just running around and playing. 

Q: What is your favorite Regis school event or tradition? 

A: Well, it is definitely Polar Express! It is super cute seeing the boys in their Christmas pajamas, and it is also a great way to connect with our Pre-K sisters from Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart. And watching them ride the train is just about the cutest thing ever.

Q: How would you describe your teaching style?

A: Well, it includes a lot of singing. And I try to hold the boys accountable and encourage them to do and be their best. I like to set very clear expectations and boundaries and hold them to that standard while also making it a fun environment. After all, being in Pre-K is their introduction and foundation to their whole school career, and it needs to be joyful.

Q: What is your favorite class project? 

A: My favorite unit is our grocery store unit, and we transform our classroom into a grocery store for a whole week. It is a way to we incorporate literacy lessons by reading labels and associating brand logos and icons, as well as math lessons by counting money and exploring 3-D shapes. We even go on a field trip to a grocery store, so they see it in action and really enjoy it.

Q: What have you learned from your students?

A: I think to be present and to enjoy the moment. The boys are so adaptable and present, and that is the beauty of childhood.  

Q: What is the best advice you ever received? 

A: The best advice I have ever received is to listen more than you speak.

Q: What was the first concert you ever attended?

A: The Spice Girls. I was probably in the second grade, and my friends and I arrived in style, dressing as our favorite Spice Girl – I went as Posh Spice – and we drove to the concert in a limousine. It was epic!

Q: If you were not a teacher, what would you be?

A: I studied psychology in school, so I would probably be a therapist. I think the human brain and human interactions are fascinating.

Q: If you could travel back in time to live, what period of history would you choose?

A: The 1950s only because I like the fashion and the cars from that era.

Q: Describe your dream vacation. 

A: A dream vacation for me would be Italy. Just give me some wine and cheese and show me a beautiful view, and I am happy.