Kathy has been the SCECH Coordinator for MIWLA since 2017, making sure that conference, workshop, and summer institute programs are approved by the MDE so that attendees are eligible to earn SCECHs. This position was a perfect complement to Kathy’s role as Certification Officer in the College of Education at Saginaw Valley State University as both deal with educator preparation and progression. Kathy’s involvement with MIWLA, however, dates to 1998, when she joined as a requirement for Anne Nerenz’s graduate methods course at Eastern Michigan University. In addition to earning the M.A./Spanish at EMU, Kathy also has a M.P.A./Bilingual Administration from the University of Michigan. 

Kathy taught beginning- and intermediate-level Spanish courses at SVSU as an adjunct instructor for 24 years. As a long-time member of the campus chapters of Alpha Mu Gamma and Sigma Delta Pi, she continues to support and participate in their ceremonies and cultural activities.

In addition to her role with MIWLA, Kathy is a national volunteer for the sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha where she currently serves on the Ritual Coaching Team.