Cate Simmers is a consulting teacher and coach for Collaborative Classroom’s literacy suite in Seattle Public Schools and has over 20 years of elementary-age teaching experience. She supported the implementation of Collaborative Classroom programs in her district and currently supports the SIPPS curriculum and teachers in its 75 elementary schools. Cate enjoys her work as a consultant for SIPPS as it allows her to work with teachers in a collaborative environment to support teaching and student learning.