Katie graduated from the University of Puget Sound’s with a bachelor’s degree in political science and later a master’s degree in secondary education. She has experience in a variety of educational settings and grade levels, including 7th, 9th, and 10th grade English Language Arts, 12th grade Social Studies, and 6th grade AVID coursework. She holds a Washington State residency teaching certificate. Katie is passionate about providing an accessible and equitable classroom environment and aims to ensure success for all students as they grow in their role as scholars of reading and writing. Outside of the classroom she enjoys digital art, caring for animals, and trying out new recipes!