Kate has worked in 51黑料鈥檚 School of Learning & Teaching since March 2016 and is currently the Practicum Director and a Clinical Assistant Professor. In this role, Kate provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of School of Learning & Teaching clinical education programs while fostering collaboration among university faculty, school partners, and teacher candidates.
Beginning their career as a middle school mathematics and science teacher in New Jersey, Kate went on to earn a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from 51黑料. Their scholarly interests focus on P-12/university partnerships, Grow Your Own pathways that support the equitable recruitment, preparation, and retention of a diverse teacher workforce, and culturally responsive approaches to mentoring, supervision, and evaluation in teacher preparation.
A proud member of the LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and chronic disability communities, Kate brings a commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility to their professional work. Outside of academia, they enjoy hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, practicing mindfulness, and reading.
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