Katie
Katie, a self proclaimed "momma bear", enjoys living her busy, country life with her husband of 10 years and 3 sons just outside of Baton Rouge in Tangipahoa Parish. Katie attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she obtained a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Little did she know how her love of children with special needs would grow shortly after she graduated college. Her middle son, Connor, was born with a rare brain disorder called Schizencephaly-he is wheelchair bound, nonverbal, blind, battles retractable epilepsy, and is fed through a feeding tube. Katie and Connor endure the many trials they are put through with a smile and joy in their heart. Along with being an active member in her church and working for an online public school, Katie regularly advocates for those who experience developmental disabilities at the Louisiana State Capitol. She is the Region 9 leader for Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LaCAN) and is a member at large for the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs. When life's challenges seems too much to bear, Katie remembers this quote to keep forging ahead and being the voice for those who have none, “God often uses our deepest pain as the launching pad of our greatest calling.” -unknown
Fighting Baby Fever {After deciding I’m finished having babies}
As a child I dreamed of the day I'd become a mother. I never had a doubt in my mind that I wanted children, but often wondered how many children I'd have. In a...
Loving a Child that’s Dyslexic {What You Need to Know}
Loving a Child that's Dyslexic {What You Need to Know}
As a special education teacher, I get attached to many students, especially those who have dyslexia. These children hold a very special place in my...
What’s Wrong With Him? {Why I Encourage Curiosity About My Child With Special Needs}
Why I Encourage Curiosity About My Child With Special Needs
After the reality of having a child with very complex medical and developmental needs sank in, I decided that I was going to bring my sweet Connor in...
Where Have All The Good Manners Gone?
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Scarf Hoarders Unite {4 easy ways to organize your scarves}
Scarves. Goodness gracious I LOVE me some scarves! I remember wearing scarves about 8 years ago teaching junior high students who relentlessly made fun of these funny looking things around my neck. And I remember telling...