Kate has always had an interest in science and people. She found that physical therapy could offer her a challenge where she could use science to impact people in a positive way. Prior to having her own children, she worked full time as a pediatric physical pherapist. After having a need for physical therapy herself, she returned to her therapy career by working part time at Physical Solutions as an orthopedic physical therapist.

Kate has been married to Doug (“a wonderful guy”) for 22 years and has 4 children ranging from 9 to 17 years of age, 3 of whom she currently homeschools. She was born in Alabama, raised in Ithaca, New York, and currently lives in Cary, North Carolina. She loves to read, and hopes to someday have time to return to hobbies such as weaving, sewing, and gardening.

Several Sports in High School, Crew Team in College

Kate was active in many sports at Ithaca High. She was on the swim team, the cross-country team and ,during her senior year, was a shotputter on track team. She was on Boston University women's crew team during her freshman and sophomore years.

In the newspaper clipping below, she's the fifth person from the left in the third row. In the photo, she's the second person from the left on the first row.