Kate has been in the education field since 2004. She has been an instructional aide, a Pre-K teacher, and is currently a kindergarten teacher at CPS. Kate received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University and her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction through SIUE. She is CHS’s Prom Co-Sponsor and enjoys being involved in events that benefit our community and families. She lives in Carlinville with her husband Pat and two children, Claire and Max.