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Biography:
Dr. Katherine Sprott has more than twenty years of educational
experience in public schools. She served as a teacher, principal
and professional development coordinator in K-12 school settings
in Texas and Kansas. As a Professional Developer for the
Wichita Public Schools, Dr. Sprott became very active with No
Child Left Behind policies addressing teacher quality,
professional development and continuous school improvement. She
focuses on advancing teacher knowledge and skills that support
increased student achievement in core content areas, assessment
and use of data. Dr. Sprott emphasizes achieving excellence
through high standards and accountability and works to
accomplish long-term impact through strategic collaboration. Her
areas of concentration include: working with students, parents,
teachers, administrators and community organizations to improve
and ensure educational opportunities for all regardless of race,
economic status, national origin and gender.
Most recently, Dr. Sprott have begun work on bullying prevention. As an Olweus Bullying Prevention trainer, she can provide guidance for schools, and school districts in the implementation process of the
program.The Olweus [pronounced Ol-VEY-us] Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive, school wide program devised for elementary, middle, or junior high school students. The objective of the program is to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school-aged students and improve peer relations at school.
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