Katie Strength has been a classroom teacher in Escambia County, Florida for 13 years. In addition to her experience as a classroom teacher, Ms. Strength has served as grade level chairperson and is a member of her school’s leadership team. Ms. Strength has a B.A. in Primary and Elementary Education, and she earned a M.Ed. in Reading Education. She has been awarded the honor of National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification, and she continues to mentor her peers in technology efforts.