Katie is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, podcast host, adjunct professor at UPenn, and former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Dr. Novak has over 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and is the author of 15 published books, including the best-selling books UDL Now!, Equity By Design, and The Shift to Student-Led. Katie designs and presents professional learning opportunities both nationally and internationally, focusing on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and universally designed leadership. Novak’s work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, Language Magazine, Forbes, Mindshift, ADDitude Magazine, AMLE Magazine, the Huffington Post, ASCD Education Update, and School Administrator.
