Master of Science
Geology
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Geology
Mount Holyoke College
A three-hour combined lecture and lab course can sound intimidating for most students. But Katherine Malone Keough, who teaches geology, oceanography, physical science and soil science courses at AACC, knows science can be a lot more fun than just memorizing facts. It can be an adventure in discovery.
She breaks up lectures with hands-on activities to spark “aha” moments. She believes science is for everyone and is “about curiosity, discovery and learning to see the world differently.” Keough is also working to bring more seminar-style teaching to science classes. Think: less note taking and more discussion on questions like, “What does this mean?”
Her teaching methods clearly get an A+ from her students. In 2024, they selected her for the Teaching Excellence Award. As part of that honor, Keough, who also advises the Super Science Club, delivered AACC’s commencement address, which she calls the highlight of her AACC career.
“AACC students bring such diverse experiences, curiosity and determination to the classroom. I love that every semester feels different because I get to meet and work with new people – sometimes the same people who wanted to take another course with me!. It's a privilege to teach in a community where learning truly feels like a shared journey.”
Keough’s roots in Annapolis run deep. She grew up here, even taking AACC’s Kids in College classes as a child. Returning as a faculty member “felt like coming home.” She still lives in Annapolis with her husband, two daughters and two Wheaten Terriers. In her spare time, she restores her family’s 100-year-old craftsman bungalow and explores geology through travel. When those hot, humid Annapolis summers hit, she happily escapes to Lake Tahoe.
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