About Our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kathy is a renowned speaker, author, researcher, and founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., whose life’s work is shaped by strong family relationships, wise adult mentors, intentional encouragement, and a deep confidence in God’s design.
Dr. Kathy holds a PhD in reading and cognition and brings decades of educational research, classroom experience, leadership training, and ministry application to her work. She is the author of nine books, 8 with Moody Publishers.
What sets Dr. Kathy apart is her ability to connect with audiences. Whether she is speaking to parents, educators, pastors, counselors, or organizational leaders, people consistently say they feel seen, known, and understood. Her teaching helps audiences grasp the life-giving truth that everyone is smart, that God meets every person’s core needs, and that growth happens best within healthy relationships. She explains complex ideas with clarity, warmth, research-based insight, and contagious joy.
She has spoken for AACC, CareNet, The Colson Center, Summit Ministries, Impact 360, Youth Leadership Summit, and countless homeschool and private-school gatherings. Through every book, podcast, training, and keynote, Dr. Kathy’s mission remains clear: to help people celebrate the many smarts God has placed in others, steward their influence well, and make God’s name great in the world.
