“When we tell kids to complete an assignment, we get compliance, but when we empower kids to explore and learn how to make an impact on the world, we inspire innovators.”

Katie is the acclaimed author of “Learner-centred Innovation” and began her career as a middle school English language arts teacher. She has also served as an instructional coach and led a mentoring program for new teachers in her district. She served as director of district leadership at the Buck Institute for Education, which prepares students for the future through project-based learning.

As Vice-president of Altitude Learning, Katie supports school and district leaders to reimagine school. Along with the professional learning team, Katie supports district and school leaders to create the conditions and experiences to shift to learner-centered models of education that empower all learners to develop the real-world knowledge, transferable skills, and mindset to thrive in a changing world. ‍

She earned her Master of Education in middle school education and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Her doctoral research focused on supporting new educators. Katie’s experience in research and practice continue to guide her belief that if we want to change how students learn, we must change how educators learn.