Katie Surico has been working in the educational publishing industry for more than 15 years. She has broad experience in curriculum development, product development, writing, and editing. Her main expertise includes Reading/Literacy, Phonics, ELA, and ELL. Katie is skilled at fostering critical thinking skills and developing learning materials that are inclusive and effective. She is constantly looking for meaningful ways to engage students.
Before joining Rainbow, Katie worked as a primary-level teacher for 8 years, held editorial positions at Pearson and Nieman Inc., and freelanced for 8 years. Working directly with many industry leaders, she helped shape new programs and facilitate communication. She holds a BA in English and History from Indiana University and a MAT with a certification in Reading from National-Louis University.