Sr. Katherine Horan, OSB
Erie
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal - until the end of June 2025 due to school closing
Erie Catholic School System
2023.01 - 2025.06
Assistant Principal
Erie Catholic School System
2022.01 - 2023.06
Middle School Science/Religion
Erie Catholic School System
2022.01 - 2023.06
Director SBCC Childcare and PreK Counts/Head Start
St. Benedict Center
2020.01 - 2022.06
ECSS Middle School Sc/Rel Teacher/Assist Principal
Erie Catholic School System
2016.01 - 2020.01
Principal - (sub til the end of the school year – St. Jude)
Erie Catholic SS
2016.01 - 2020.01
Associate Director of the EARN(Employment Advancement Retention Network) and TAP (Target Assistance Program)
Mount St Benedict Internal Ministries -St. Benedict Ed Center / St. Benedict Day Care
2012.01 - 2016.01
Administrative Assistant/ web design assistant internship
McMannis-Monsalve
2009.01 - 2012.01
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science and Religion
St. Luke School
2007.01 - 2009.06
Teacher 1st Gr./MS Science/LA/Reading Specialist
Erie School District
1995.01 - 2007.01
Seventh-Eight grade Science, Religion and Language Arts
Blessed Sacrament School
1987.01 - 1995.01
Education
PA Principal Certification K-12 -
Pointpark University
Pittsburgh, PA01.2019
M.Ed./Reading Specialist Certification - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PAB.S. - Mentally And Physically Handicapped, Elementary Education, K-12
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA01.2011
Associate Degree of Specialized Technology - Multi-media and Graphic Design
01.1989
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Team Player
- Systematic Coordination
- Facilitator/Designer of Teacher In-services
- Day Care /Pre K Counts/Migrant Ed
- Supervision and leadership
- Collaborative Team Building
- Program Development of Summer Programs/Afterschool care
- Creating a faith filled culture
- Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Tools
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- State Sponsored Environment Ed Program Facilitator
- Technology Coordinator for Community
Additional Professional Experience
- Health Service Director, St. Benedict Day Care Center – Migrant Education – Infants-PK Counts
- PA Refugee Coordinator, EARN program at St. Benedict Education Center
- Member, STEEP (Science, Technology, Environment, Ecology, Process) Assessment Advisory Committee for Science Standards State of PA
- Member, NCEAA and PPA (PA Principal Association)
- Participant, Head Start – Migrant Education Annual Conferences
- Participant, Title I– Conference Assessment for the learner.
- Trainer, Yearly trainings on Assessment, Grading, professional development, and curriculum for educators (IU #)
Certification
- Administrative I – Principal Certification PK-12
- Instructional II, Elementary Education, K-6
- Instructional II, Mentally and Physically Handicapped, K-12
- Instructional II, Reading Specialist, K-12
- Associate – Specialized Technology – Multi-media and Graphic Design
- PA State Environmental Facilitator Certife
Ongoing Professional Education Training
- Distant-On line Education, University of Phoenix, Edinboro, IN, Grad Credits
- Trainer/Facilitator for Pennsylvania State Environmental Programs (Project WILD, KARE, PLT, WET, WOW)
- Earth Force Educator and CAPS facilitator
- Runzulli Enrichment Triad (for gifted education) University of Connecticut
- PA Sea Grant – Environment and Ecology Core Team Member, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
- Technology and School Curriculum
- First Aid and CPR
- Nutritional – CACFP training
- Head Start standards and guidance.
- CPR/First Aide Training and Certification
Affiliations
- Mount St. Benedict Monastery
- American Benedictine Association
- NCEA National Conference of Education
Timeline
Principal - until the end of June 2025 due to school closing
Erie Catholic School System
2023.01 - 2025.06
Assistant Principal
Erie Catholic School System
2022.01 - 2023.06
Middle School Science/Religion
Erie Catholic School System
2022.01 - 2023.06
Director SBCC Childcare and PreK Counts/Head Start
St. Benedict Center
2020.01 - 2022.06
ECSS Middle School Sc/Rel Teacher/Assist Principal
Erie Catholic School System
2016.01 - 2020.01
Principal - (sub til the end of the school year – St. Jude)
Erie Catholic SS
2016.01 - 2020.01
Associate Director of the EARN(Employment Advancement Retention Network) and TAP (Target Assistance Program)
Mount St Benedict Internal Ministries -St. Benedict Ed Center / St. Benedict Day Care
2012.01 - 2016.01
Administrative Assistant/ web design assistant internship
McMannis-Monsalve
2009.01 - 2012.01
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science and Religion
St. Luke School
2007.01 - 2009.06
Teacher 1st Gr./MS Science/LA/Reading Specialist
Erie School District
1995.01 - 2007.01
Seventh-Eight grade Science, Religion and Language Arts
Blessed Sacrament School
1987.01 - 1995.01
Associate Degree of Specialized Technology - Multi-media and Graphic Design
PA Principal Certification K-12 -
Pointpark University
M.Ed./Reading Specialist Certification - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Mentally And Physically Handicapped, Elementary Education, K-12
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania