About Your Instructor – Kathryn Starke

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Kathryn Starke is a highly experienced educator specializing in teaching effective writing strategies to Grades 3-6. With a rich background as an elementary classroom teacher, reading specialist, and district literacy coach, Kathryn brings a wealth of knowledge to her engaging presentations. As a sought-after presenter, Kathryn travels nationwide, inspiring schools to achieve greater literacy success. Her extensive expertise and practical approach motivate and support students, teachers, and educational leaders alike.

Participants at her seminar will receive the invaluable digital resource handbook, Strengthening Students' Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time (Grades 3-6), authored by Kathryn herself specifically for this seminar. With additional notable works like Tackle Reading (Creative Minds Publications, 2017), Kathryn's innovative strategies empower educators to immediately enhance their students' abilities. Attend this seminar and equip yourself with a plethora of new tools to guide your students towards becoming successful and independent readers.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Very knowledgeable! Thank you for providing resources and tools that can be implemented immediately."
– Kristen Kowalski, 3rd Grade Teacher

"Of all the professional development seminars I have attended in the past four years, this was the most informative and helpful. Kathryn was a wonderful presenter and had many great tips to help improve our writing instruction. Thank you!"
– Michelle Everett, 4th Grade Teacher

"I really got a lot out of it! It was enjoyable and steady. Pacing/breaks/breakout groups were all well-timed."
– Elizabeth Carroll, Teacher

"Excellent resource handbook! Thank you for not reading it to us, but allowing us to actually practice some of the things you talked about."
– Lisa Gross, 4th Grade Teacher

"This has been the first seminar I have attended where I can take away several things to apply in my classroom! I am excited to begin!"
– Wendi Tinsley, 3rd Grade Teacher

"I did find this seminar very beneficial! Kathryn did a wonderful job and implemented her knowledge in a great way. It was great to collaborate with my coworkers, ask questions, and get new insight on new strategies for teaching writing."
– Whitney Erickson, 4th Grade Teacher