BACKGROUND

Katie, and her husband, Steve, have six children ranging from baby to teenager. She is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago where she earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.Ed. in Secondary Education. She is also the owner of For His Glory Tours, a small pilgrimage company that specializes in providing spiritual encounters to Catholic destinations throughout Europe.

Katie also has cultivated skills in fundraising, heading up the annual gala for Archangels Academy where she loves to add playfulness through festive themes. In addition to fundraising, Katie teaches math part time and coaches the girls' volleyball team.

"My favorite moments are the simple moments found in a quiet evening reading a book, dancing in the kitchen, playing a family board game or sharing stories around a campfire."