Profe Katie grew up in a small town in north central Ohio with limited access to second language education at the early childhood level. However, she quickly fell in love with the Spanish once she got to high school and began taking classes. She went on to take every Spanish class her high school offered. 

Katie continued her education at the college level, earning degrees in Spanish and Journalism from Asbury University. She spent four months in a study abroad program based in Seville, Spain and later returned for a fellowship based in Madrid. Katie also took several classes on Teaching English as a Second Language while in college and was fascinated by the way the human brain is hardwired to learn language, especially during childhood. 

As a college student, Katie also taught introductory Spanish classes at a community center and provided one-on-one tutoring to English language learners. In addition to teaching Spanish online, she fosters language learning in her hometown by organizing a monthly meetup for Spanish speakers of all proficiency levels. 

Katie has experienced firsthand the benefits of learning a second language. Speaking Spanish has opened doors and allowed her to make instant connections with people from around the world, paving the way for new friendships and a broader appreciation for different cultures. She’s excited to welcome your young learners into the virtual classroom.