Story Pirates
Katie Rickard is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Teaching Artist at Story Pirates since September 2018 and an ESL Teacher for 5th and 6th grade refugee students at the International Rescue Committee, Katie has demonstrated a commitment to supporting diverse student populations. Additional roles include Substitute Teacher for the South Orange-Maplewood School District and Creator at 2Buckets, both since January 2017. Prior experience includes a Non-Profit Recruiter position at CASA for Children of Essex County and teaching elementary school at Compton Unified School District from 2005 to 2008. Katie holds a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a Teacher Certification in ESL Education and Elementary Education from California State University, Northridge.