Welcome! My name is Katie Dunne and I've been the Teacher Librarian at Southern Boone High School since 2017. I earned my Masters Degree in Library Science and Information Services, with a Teaching Certification, from the University of Central Missouri in 2015. I also hold a Masters Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri (2000) and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Truman State University (1996).
I've worked in libraries across the grade levels - from primary to high school - and am thrilled to have found a home here at Southern Boone. I'm passionate about reading, of course (in particular, science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction), but I also enjoy helping students with their research and inquiry projects and am learning more about coding. I consider myself a lifelong learner and am eager to help students and teachers make the most of their time at Southern Boone High School. I live in Columbia with my two teenage sons, a corgi/beagle mix named Maggie, and three cats - Gnocchi, Satsuki, and Mei. In my spare time, I like to travel, kayak, hike, ride roller coasters, binge-watch British TV shows, and plan my next Halloween costume.