Library Media Center
Meet Ms. White
Ms. Kathryn White
I am an experienced educator with eight years in public education and am lucky enough to have spent all 8 years here at Redd! I have served as a dedicated 1st and 2nd grade teacher. During this time, I’ve taken on leadership roles, including serving as Grade Level Chair for three years and earning the honor of being named Teacher of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year. I have held the position of Mind Games coach since 2018 and helped facilitate the Harvest Festival 2018-2024. These roles have shaped me into a collaborative, student-centered educator who believes in the power of literacy to transform learning.
I received my undergrad degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education from Radford University in 2016. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in School Librarianship from Longwood University and am projected to graduate in spring of 2026.
I’ve lived a little all over the place but settled in Richmond in 2017. In my free time I enjoy reading (of course!), exploring Richmond, walking my dog by the James, and spending time with my nephews.
About the Library Media Center
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Elizabeth D. Redd Library is to collaborate with educators to support a well-rounded education, fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning in every student.
Vision Statement:
The Elizabeth D. Redd library is a welcoming space for students and staff that fosters curiosity, celebrates diversity, supports academic achievement, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.
Motto:
Reading is Essential for Lifelong Success
Elizabeth D. Redd Library serves all students in Grades K-5. Students come to the library on a rotating schedule so they are receiving at least 45 minutes a week in the library. In the library we use the national library standards to inquire, include, collaborate, curate, explore and engage. I also work collaboratively with classroom teachers to reinforce state standards in language arts, math, science, social studies, and computer science. Each week students are encouraged to read, write, and create in the library and check out books to go home. Families are encouraged to read with their students every night because a love of reading and learning starts at home.
Ms. White's Favorite Reads
The Library Dragonby Carmen Agra Deedy Year Published: 2012 |
The Book With No Picturesby B.J. Novak Year Published: 2012 |
Be Kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller
Year Published: 2018
Rumble in the Jungle
by Giles Andreae
Year Published: 2002
The Magic Tree House Seriesby Mary Pope Osborne Year Published: 1992-2019
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