Meet our Team

Kat holds a B.S. in Interior Design from East Carolina University. Before stepping into the Montessori classroom, she combined her creative background and passion for hands-on learning as the owner and teacher of a Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO franchise. Her journey into Montessori began in 2002 when her son began attending a Montessori school in Norfolk, Vagina. In 2019 she became a classroom assistant. Inspired by the philosophy, Kat earned her AMI Primary diploma through Montessori Northwest in Portland and went on to serve as a lead primary guide before bringing her talents to our community.

In the Classroom, Kat brings a sense of wonder, gratitude, and intentional care to her work every day. She is particularly skilled at reading the energy of the environment and recognizing when a child needs time to center themselves. Kat excels at giving children the exact space, grace, and time they need to regulate their mind and body before moving forward—fostering an atmosphere where students feel truly understood, grounded, and ready to learn. She loves viewing life’s everyday moments alongside her students, celebrating the boundless curiosity and joy that young children naturally bring to the world.

Outside of school, Kat loves spending quality time with her family. You can often find her running with her local running club, lifting weights, crafting, or out thrifting for hidden treasures.