My name is Katie Sowers (aka “Ms. Sowers”) and I am thrilled to be a part of the James Baldwin
Elementary team as a .5 Resource Teacher! Between teaching and parenting I have been a
community member of over 15 Seattle Public Schools, elementary through high school. Most
recently I have been teaching a Focus K-5 Moderate to Intensive program, but I have taught in
every Special Education program offered by SPS.
My background is in theatre, music, and yoga. I have lived in 10 different states in the U.S. I
have also lived and worked in India, England, Egypt and Mexico (where I learned to speak
Spanish). My family history encompasses a range of neurodiversity and my own children have
IEPs. The variety of my experiences has cultivated a deep love for humanity. I approach each
student with a strength- based mindset and an open heart. I feel so lucky to learn from students
with such a wide range of gifts!
