Blackbird Education is led by Kathryn Ugoretz, an educational therapist, teacher, tutor, and learning specialist with decades of experience supporting students across a wide range of learning profiles.
Kathryn Ugoretz, MA, ET
Since 1991, Kathryn has worked in the field of education in Santa Fe as an educational therapist; college-level learning specialist; private teacher and tutor; high school teacher; and coordinator/manager of educational programs and educational research for medical and nonprofit organizations. Working with students across the life span, she specializes in reading, writing, and executive functioning. A graduate of UW-Madison (B.A. honors, English and South Asian Studies) and St. John’s College (M.A.), she is also a certified Educational Therapist (ET) from UC-Riverside. She’s trained in Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, and Motivational Incentives. She’s a parent and published writer too.
Advisory Board
Blackbird Education has benefited from the guidance and perspective of trusted advisors in education, research, health, and community work.
Irene Lee
Director, Learning Lab
Santa Fe Institute
Dennis Gonzales
Vice President for Mission and Spirituality
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center