Katherine Williamson

Katherine Williamson has over 25 years of experience in education and youth support. Currently serving as the After School Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo since August 2014, Katherine manages the After School Program at Hillside Middle School. Previously, Katherine worked for 15 years as a secondary English teacher at Kalamazoo Public Schools, teaching grades 9-12, including honors courses and Creative Writing, from August 1995 to August 2013. Earlier experience includes a role as a part-time counselor at Bill Wilson Center, working with runaway and homeless teenagers from May 1987 to March 1989. Katherine holds a Secondary Education Certification in English and Psychology from Western Michigan University (1992-1995) and a B.A. in English and Psychology from Purdue University (1980-1984).