Katherine Williams joined TNSTEP in 2023 and serves as Director of West Tennessee Services. She provides training, outreach, and individualized support to families navigating special education and related systems, while partnering with schools and community organizations across the region.
Katherine brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. One of her children has Auditory Processing Disorder and used a Section 504 plan, while another received early intervention services. These experiences, along with homeschooling her children to support their learning differences, shape her approach to supporting families with empathy, clarity, and practical guidance.
She holds a B.S. in Communication Disorders and an M.S. in Early Childhood Special Education. Her background includes classroom teaching, early intervention, clinical support, program leadership, and nonprofit work. She has extensive experience in IEP and Section 504 support, transition planning, behavior, and family engagement.
Katherine serves on the Local and State Interagency Coordinating Council and is actively involved in community and statewide partnerships, including the Shelby County Juvenile Court Partnership Collaborative, BlueCare Behavioral Health Advisory Board, and regional special education advocacy networks.
Katherine shares this advice with families: You do not have to figure everything out at once. Ask questions, write down your concerns, and remember you are an equal member of your child’s team.
