My experience as a teacher has spanned over 36 years to include working as an assistant teacher, teacher, lead teacher, elementary tutor, assistant principal, principal, educational consultant and trainer in the area of elementary education, and District Office Administrator. During my tenue as an educator and administrator, I have led several initiatives from the school and district level such as Early Childhood Act, High School Redesign Initiative: Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit partnering with local colleges and universities, and Literacy Based Promotion Act. I have also led in professional development trainings for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, students, and community providing support and resources to increase academic outcomes. As a veteran educator, I served as Curriculum Coordinator and Title I Coordinator before retiring in June of 2020. I have always had a passion for reading and social studies. Integrating the two and making reading the vehicle for students of poverty to soar across disciplines has been successful for me as an educator. I studied for two years at Mississippi Delta Community College then transferred to Mississippi Valley State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's in Elementary Education. I later studied at Delta State University and received a Master's in Educational Leadership. I have had a rewarding career in education, and I look forward to continuing it as a tutor. My email address is tkat363@gmail.com and phone number is (662) 571-0276.

My hobbies are reading, traveling, shopping, attending concerts, and going to the movies. I volunteer in the community through my church with the Food Network, assist the elderly by preparing hot meals, and providing transportation to appointments. As youth ministry coordinator, I work with the youth in my church on various projects and programs.