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Katharine Sullivan has a Bachelors degree from Marquette University where a Psychology of the Exceptional Child class led her to follow her passion for helping students with learning needs. She is dual certified in Special Education and Elementary Education with a Masters of Education, Language Literacy & Specialized Instruction from DePaul University. 

Katie has been in the field of education for over fifteen years working both in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Winnetka public schools. She has successfully supported dozens of students with ADHD and EFD as a special education teacher and has provided response-to-intervention services for learners of multiple ages and abilities. As an educator, Katie has worked with students in resource, self-contained, individualized, and push in/inclusion models. As an EF coach, she has drawn on her training in executive function from the Rush Neurobehavioral Center to help work one-on-one with students to foster independent skill development. 

Katie is a kind, patient, and caring coach who connects exceptionally well with elementary school and middle school students. She firmly believes that creating a positive and supportive climate for students to learn is the key to helping kids to feel good about themselves and foster ongoing success. Katie is currently in the process of becoming an ADHD-Certified Educator to provide targeted support to young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.