Kathy grew up in central Montana.  After graduating from Highwood High School she attended the University of Montana, majoring in journalism.  Her love for children and a strong desire to make a difference drove her to change majors and she became a teacher.  During her 35 years in the classroom and coordinating/teaching various programs, she taught kids in all grades K-12.  Following retirement, she renewed her passion for writing, but this time in the form of children’s books.  With four delightful grandchildren, Kathy found story ideas that were inspired by their imaginations, humor, and curiosity.  The roots of each story emanate from something said or done by a grandchild.  Kathy’s chief editors are her 4-year-old grandchildren, Finn and Emilia, to whom she first reads the stories.  They tell her what needs to be added or deleted for a good story!

Accomplishments include:
Coordinator/Teacher of Montana Title 1 Program of the Year
Coordinator/Teacher of top 100 Title 1 Programs in USA
Local Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
Montana Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
KECI Gold Star Teacher Award
Montana Association of Gifted and Talented-Teacher of the Year

Kathy’s Published Titles Include:
There are NO MONSTERS at Grandma’s House
Finn’s Fantastic Bath
Get the Cheek!
Use Your Words, Emilia!
It’s Time for Bed, Emilia!
Sometimes You Have to Say “No” to Whit!
5 Rules for Lila
I Want To Be Just Like Dacia!