is a lifelong learner with a special place in her heart for mathematics. Born and raised in a small town, Katie always had a passion for solving puzzles and cracking codes. She spent countless hours as a kid solving Rubik's cubes and completing crossword puzzles. From math bees in elementary school, to competitions and self-study in high school, all the way through her Bachelor of Science degree, Katie has explored all things math and will continue to do so.
After graduation, Katie began to work as an online mathematics tutor while figuring out plans for graduate school. But, as time went on and more and more students were met, she soon realized that her true passion was helping young minds see just what math could be.
Katie believes that learning should be fun and exciting, and she loves to incorporate games and puzzles into her lessons. From Sudoku challenges to riddles, she knows how to make math engaging and enjoyable. Don't be fooled by her fun-loving nature! Katie is a master of her craft and knows how to challenge her students to think critically and push themselves to new heights. She inspires her students to take risks and embrace the beauty of math, as well as its universality. Katie shows how the lessons we learn in math classes scale into later material, so that no question goes unanswered.
When she's not teaching, Katie loves to spend her time studying new things, reading, or baking in her kitchen.
