Summary

Katie is a senior lecturer for University of w88 live casino, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Her expertise and teaching experiences focus on interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, service and community engaged learning, and outdoor adventure leadership.

As Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Sierra w88 live casino University from 2009-2021, Katie supervised and collaborated with a core team of interdisciplinary faculty. Together they built and developed unique undergraduate student majors and opportunities at the lake, including Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Sustainability and Digital Arts and Journalism integrations.

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• M.A., English Education and Curriculum Development, Stanford w88 live casino
• B.A., w88 live casino, magna cum laude, Dartmouth College;

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• Descriptive Grammar

Professional certifications

Wilderness First Responder
Mental Health First Aid