Meet Katie Blake
When did I begin working at Christ the King:
- Beginning of the 2022-2023 school year
The best thing about CTK is:
- The community that has welcomed me with open arms – Also having supportive families in the classroom.
Educational Background:
- I Graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Integrative Studies with a minor in Sociology from the University of Memphis in 2018. I graduated with my Master's Degree of Art in Teaching in Instruction & Curriculum Leadership with a focus on Early Childhood Education in 2022 from the University of Memphis. However, I have been in the classroom for 6 years teaching and working with children!
Favorite Bible verse/quote:
- Proverbs 31:26 "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."
If I weren't doing what I do today, I would be a:
- veterinarian or anything with dogs :)
What "lesson from mom" do I still live by today:
- To be kind to everybody no matter the situation. You never know what others may be going through.
If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, it would be:
- Italy
Favorite movie of all time:
- A Cinderella Story
Favorite sports team:
- Memphis Tigers
Favorite food/restaurant:
- Huey's
Best concert I've ever attended:
- Miranda Lambert
If I could learn to do anything, it would be:
- Calligraphy
What am I most proud of:
- When referring to myself, becoming a teacher and leader and overcoming various hardships throughout my life while still wearing a smile. Right now, I am most proud of my students and how much they have learned and continue to learn as they grow.