ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Dr. Kate has been presenting, teaching, and consulting for over 25 years on topics that motivate and inspire individuals to get to the 'other side' of life's challenges.

Prior to creating Breaking Thru Barriers (BtB), Dr. Kate was the Director of Violence Prevention Programs at Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center NFP, where she taught self-defense programs throughout the Chicago area. She had a desire to move in a new direction and provide presentations and trainings on a wider range of empowerment issues that focus on breaking through barriers in all areas of one's life.

Dr. Kate’s specific qualifications include:
-Ph.D., Education, University of Chicago
-A.B. cum laude, Harvard University
-Part-Time University Professor of Sociology, Gender, and Education studies
-Published author
-High school teacher in Kenya and Chicago
-Third degree Black Belt in Karate
-Certified Self-Defense Instructor through the National Women's Martial Arts Federation