Katie's family moved to Washington, Missouri in 2000. She has been a member of St. Francis Borgia Parish ever since and has enjoyed singing with and now directing the Youth and Adult Choirs. Katie graduated from The University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance with a Bachelor of Music.
Katie enjoys teaching all areas of the arts to so many different ages. Music and art are in a small category of activities that engage the entire brain at one time, and Katie feels privileged to help cultivate this into a faith-filled learning environment for all. Currently Katie lives is Washington, Missouri with her husband, daughter and son.