Kat Willard, M.Ed

Kat Willard  is an early childhood education, family support, and literacy expert. She has had many roles within the early childhood system, from teacher to curricula creator to parent educator. Currently Kat is with First Things First as the Sr. Director for Family Support and Literacy, where one of her roles is supporting Parenting Education across the state of Arizona. In addition, Kat is an instructor for Arizona State University in the Teachers College. Kat is passionate about elevating the Parenting Education field and supporting Parenting Educators to strengthen families. A parent herself of four year old twins and a baby, she knows all too well how important it is to support parents and families in their most important role as their child's caregiver. "If you want to make the world a better place, go home and love your family."- Mother Teresa