Show Notes

Kate McElderry is a seasoned teacher who has been involved in education in various capacities and places; on the east and west coast of the US, Europe, and early in her career, South America through The Peace Corps. She has taught a range of ages at a variety of institutions and platforms, including traditional schools, international teachers’ colleges, and non-profit organizations as well. Kate is passionate about education, and specifically, Odyssey’s methods, ethos, and school culture, which have the ability to shape, transform and empower young people! Kate is Outreach Program Coordinator for The Odyssey School and a language tutor learning specialist. A strong advocate for students with learning differences like dyslexia, Kate has taught this population for 18 years–12 of them at Odyssey. She has a master’s degree in Education; Instructional Systems/Curriculum Design from University of Maryland Baltimore County and loves the ability to design curriculum that matches the specific needs, talents and strengths of students in her classroom. She is a presenter and collaborator with educators and nonprofit organizations nationally and internationally on topics of: Dyslexia, Language & Literacy, Learning Differences, Neurodiversity, The Growth Mindset and more.