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Welcome to my online teaching portfolio!
Here you can find my resume, philosophy, credentials, and examples of how I meet NAEYC standards for professional educators. Feel free to browse through some sample units and lesson plans I have designed and implemented in the classroom and in Practicum programs.
ABOUT ME
My name is Katie Wydick, and I am an early childhood educator with experience working with children from birth to elementary age, in both English and ASL. I am originally from Davis, California, but had the opportunity to live in both Sonora and Chico for several years.
In 2023, I graduated from Columbia College with an AST in Social and Behavioral Sciences and an AST in Child Development. In 2026, I graduated from Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, minoring in Special Education. I have had the privilege to work closely with a range of young children and inspiring mentors as an assistant teacher at the Columbia Child Development Center and Acorns to Oaks Preschool. Currently, I am living in the Sacramento region while attending Sacramento State's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Credential Program.
MY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STORY
The field of child education is an immersive, engaging career. As a teacher, I strive to be someone who keeps up with the field and the latest research on child development. I have seen firsthand how impactful a teacher can be in a child's life, and how important quality care and education are. In my life, I have had several teachers who changed my world as a child, and I dream of being the next teacher who has that same impact. Growing up as a CODA (Child Of Deaf Adults) I have also specifically seen the need for more teachers and support in Deaf Education. Therefore, I feel drawn to the field of early childhood education in the hopes of supporting children who are historically underrepresented, because I know how great the change even one teacher can make.
ACORNS TO OAKS: Where Little Acorns Grow Strong Roots (Courtesy of Upgraded Living, 2026)
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