We are thrilled to welcome Kathy Bateman as our new Special Education Teacher at La Conner Schools! Kathy has been a familiar face in our district as a substitute teacher since 2020, and we’re excited to have her join us in this new role. You can find her classroom in the High School.
Here’s a little more about Kathy:
Special Olympics Aquatic Coach
Therapy Pool Supervisor at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where she helped create a national award-winning adapted aquatics program and ran daily sessions for Inpatient Psych Unit patients
Founder and Director of a 501(c)(3) Therapeutic Riding Program
Dedicated to working with special needs students in educational settingsKathy holds a BA in Kinesiology from the University of Washington and a BA in Special Education/Elementary Education from Western Governors University.
We are so fortunate to have someone with Kathy’s passion, expertise, and dedication join our team. Next time you’re at the High School, stop by to say hello and help make Kathy feel welcome!