Kathy Griffin is an engaging, passionate early childhood educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. Kathy served as a mentor teacher for her district with a strategic focus on guided reading and literacy centers for Pre–K through 3rd grade. Kathy has presented at the state, national, and international levels on promoting classroom environments that foster reading achievement. Kathy has a BSED in Early Childhood Education and an MSED in Special Education from Oklahoma State University, and obtained her National Board Certification in 2002 and 2011.