Catherine Ullman Shade

Catherine Ullman Shade is an experienced educator and curriculum designer with a focus on literacy and language development. Since September 2010, Catherine has been a Curriculum Designer at reDesign, where responsibilities include designing interactive online writing courses tailored for high school students in Detroit and adapting curricula for struggling readers. As the owner of Kate Shade Educational Services since September 2009, Catherine specializes in assessing students' learning needs and delivering customized instruction. Additionally, Catherine serves as an Instructional Expert and Professional Trainer at The Stern Center for Language and Learning since July 2006, providing tailored instruction, conducting educational evaluations, and leading workshops for teachers. Previous experience includes teaching reading and writing at Uphams Corner Charter School and designing literacy curricula for The Agenda for Children. Catherine holds a Ph.D. in Child Development from Tufts University and a Master of Education in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education.