(she/her/hers), Mental Health Specialist I
Katie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a Master of Science in Education and an Education Specialist degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she studied School Psychology. Prior to working at Common Threads, Katie was a school psychologist in the Verona Area School District and then in Milwaukee Public Schools. She has experience with providing social-emotional and mental health supports to students of various ages, as well as collaborating with guardians and teachers to meet student needs. Katie also has a firm understanding of the special education process and school-based disability criteria utilized to support neurodivergent students. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, spending time with family and friends, reading, and watching good movies!