I have worked in Seattle Public Schools in various roles since 2001. I have taught Kindergarten since 2012 and been at Northgate/James Baldwin  since 2015.

I came to this school because I love the community, the families and the rewarding challenge of teaching a group of students that all bring their strengths, perspectives and diversity to the classroom. I love Kindergarten because of the energy this age brings to the class--they believe they can do anything, and I help them channel it so they do!

I am so glad to have the opportunity to lead such a wonderful school! Before switching to a leadership role, I taught in the Seattle Schools for 20 years.

I love being in classrooms, problem solving, and supporting our amazing teachers, students and families. I have 2 daughters who went through Seattle Schools. When I'm not working, I love to read, travel and hike.  I believe that all students can be successful with a supportive environment, positive relationships and strong instruction.

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!

I started my teaching career in 2000. I taught middle school math for the first 17 years. I switched to 5th grade in 2017 at Northgate/James Baldwin Elementary. This will be my 7th years teaching 5th grade, 2023. I am a mom of two teens. I loved being at James Baldwin for the following reasons: It’s feel like a family, it’s very diverse, all the staff care about our students, and we celebrate our differences.