Katie is originally from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.

She moved to Davenport, Iowa after receiving her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Special Education from St. Ambrose University.

She has been teaching elementary special education for 10 years. After taking a Challenge to Change course for educators in 2019, Katie introduced yoga and mindfulness into her classroom. She loves seeing how yoga and mindfulness can benefit her students.

In the fall of 2022, Katie started her 95 hour youth yoga certification and completed her certification in January 2023.

In her free time, Katie loves to spend time with her family and friends, working out, and reading.