Dr. Kathy Koch is one of those rare people who sees kids clearly and helps the rest of us do the same. As the founder of Celebrate Kids, she helps us build confident, resilient, Christ-centered identity and steady mental health into children by calling out their God-given gifts and their 8 smarts. She’s on the road speaking to youth, parents, grandparents, and educators and has written nine books and has two more in process. She is a consistent podcaster and a trusted voice in conversations around identity, child development, communication, learning, and faith. Dr. Kathy holds a PhD in reading and educational psychology and brings decades of educational research, classroom experience, leadership training, and ministry application to her work.

