Literacy KC
Dr. Wendy Kline's work experience includes serving as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Literacy KC. Dr. Wendy is currently an Assistant Director of Adult Education at the same organization since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Independence School District where they held roles such as Principal from 2019 to 2022, and Assistant/Associate Principal from 2014 to 2019. Dr. Wendy also worked as a Secondary School Teacher at Independence School District from 2008 to 2013.
Dr. Wendy Kline obtained their Associate of Science degree in General Studies from Tidewater Community College in the years 1980 to 1985. Dr. Wendy then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts at Park University from 1992 to 1994. Continuing their education, they completed a Master of Arts degree in Teaching and Learning at Avila University from 2007 to 2009. Dr. Kline further advanced their studies by earning a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership with principal certification from Park University between 2010 and 2012. Following this, they completed an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership at Saint Louis University from 2012 to 2014. Finally, Dr. Wendy Kline earned their Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University from 2014 to 2016.
Literacy KC
Founded in 1985, Literacy KC is a non-profit organization that offers adults a welcoming community to improve their literacy skills, enhancing quality of life for them and their families. With support from volunteers, donors, partners, and the community at large, Literacy KC invests in Kansas City’s greatest asset – our people. Each term, tutors, volunteers, and instructors build a collaborative learning environment where adult students expand their reading, writing, math, and digital skills. With each term, a new group of students inspires a legacy of education that results in a more positive and productive community.