Procurement Advisory and Writing Specialist
Katie is a compassionate and dedicated educator with a depth of knowledge in the procurement purchasing patterns and process of US schools. Looking at procurement from the school, district and state level Katie is able to provide our clients strategic insights to bolster winning responses. Her attention to detail helps her make connections for RYE clients. Katie is committed to helping our clients navigate opportunities and the purchasing process through RFP, ITB, RFI, RFQ, and MTAC opportunities.
She has had extensive experience in Title 1 classrooms and expertise in implementing highly effective teaching strategies for all learners including SpEd and ESOL. In addition to her 11 years as a respected teacher in the elementary classroom in both 3rd and 4th grade, she has served as department head, team lead and writing instructional coach. At the district level, Katie had the opportunity to write curriculum for the 4th-grade Florida core writing curriculum and assessments. Her diverse skill set grounds her in educational knowledge that partners seek out from the RYE team.
Education
B.S. in Elementary Education, K-8 with an emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESOL) from University of Central Florida
Certificates
Florida English to Speakers of Other Languages (K-12)
Florida Elementary Education (K-6)