The Beehive Team

Hello, I'm Katharine, aka Kathie! I am a fun-loving mother of 4 adult children and I have one grandchild. I am originally from California but have resided in Southern Utah for the past 16 years. I love poetry and theater arts. I love writing and memorizing poems. I also have an ardent appreciation and enthusiasm for doing community service and volunteer work. I enjoy making crafts, baking, puzzles, traveling, hiking, exploring the beauty of Zion National Park, and playing card games.  I cherish every minute of family time doing just about anything to hang out with my kids.

Kathie is originally from Southern California where she began working in the field of early childhood education back in 1982. Since then she has accumulated 42 years of professional experience working in education and the childcare field. She began working at Pinecrest Schools in Thousand Oaks, CA where she was promoted to be their esteemed Pre-K Lead Teacher. She has also worked in the public sector as a substitute K-2 Teacher, and later a Lead Preschool Teacher at La Petite Montessori. Her professional experience includes working as a Center Director at highly recognized Early Childhood programs such as: KinderCare, YMCA, and the Warner Brother's Children Center located on the Burbank studio lot. Kathie has a passion for creating and managing Early Childhood programs and has launched other Centers such as Koalaty Care, and Love to Learn in Southern CA.

Ms. Porter has an Associate's Degree in Child Development and Nutrition from Moorpark College, a certificate in Infant and Toddler Studies from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science and Education from Ashford University. She's also completed many college courses in American Sign Language and Spanish. Katharine has been a member of NAEYC since 1988 and has completed numerous professional development courses over the years. She has gone through CGMS Early Childhood Montessori training program and is currently working on completing her master's degree.

• Office: 435-986-0505
• Text: 435-215-8416
• Email: kathie@blakids.com