ABOUT KATHERINE WHITMAN
Academic Degrees:
B.A. in English and Secondary Education Minor, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership, Elmhurst College
Responsibilities:
Mrs. Whitman teaches English and is the head varsity coach of Fenwick’s men’s volleyball program. She also coaches the freshman girls’ volleyball team and co-moderates Fenwick’s intramural sports program.
Family:
Mrs. Whitman lives in Oak Park with her husband Steve, who is also an English teacher, and their dog, Boo (named after Boo Radley from To Kill a Mockingbird).
Other Interests:
Mrs. Whitman is a foodie whose dream job (besides being a teacher at Fenwick!) is to be a food critic. She loves travelling, reading, movies, music, and sports.