Hamilton County ESC
Katherine Higginbotham is an experienced educator and trainer with a diverse background in teaching and customer service. Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher for Hamilton County ESC since August 2018, Katherine instructs various age groups across three districts. In addition, Katherine has been an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College since August 2015, focusing on Sociology for college and high school students and fostering critical thinking skills. Previous roles include Corporate Trainer at SGS, where Katherine trained new hires and addressed customer concerns, and Sales Associate positions at Wm Effler Jewelers and New York and Co Inc. Katherine also has experience as a Writing Tutor at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in supporting English Language Learners, along with tutoring and mentoring at Cedarville University's Cove Tutoring Center. Katherine holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor's Degree in History from Cedarville University.
Hamilton County ESC
Hamilton County ESC (Educational Service Center) provides support to educational entities, non-profits, and other government agencies in instruction, administration, personnel, and finance. Education and Organizational Support Services Our education services and programs, delivered through a staff of 600+ experienced and talented professionals, meet the changing needs of the PreK-12 school community. We design programs, offer services, and provide support in the areas of special education, curriculum, standards, leadership, assessment, data analysis, instruction, and educational technology. Our business operations related services include graphic design and digital printing, technology administration, insurance consortia, personnel and financial services, and a unified purchasing cooperative. Professional Development We offer a variety of learning opportunities at Hamilton County ESC, online, and at your location. Our workshops cover a wide range of current, contemporary education topics. In addition we offer online classes in Accounting and Finance, Business, College Readiness, Computer Applications, Design and Composition, Healthcare and Medical, Language and Arts, Law and Legal, Personal Development, Teaching and Education, Technology, Writing and Publishing. Products Our growing online store includes teaching materials, professional development workbooks, and technology supports for PK-12 education. With a tradition of service excellence for more than a century, Hamilton County ESC has been here to help solve the challenges that cannot be overcome alone. Learn about our services and how we can help your district or organization.