Katherine Fredericks joins the Lakehill faculty this year, teaching fifth and sixth grade science as well as the seventh and eighth grade elective, Nature Exploration. She is also serving as a sixth grade sponsor.

"I am most looking forward to seeing how my students grow and change from August to May," said Fredericks. "They learn so much in just a few months. There is nothing better than seeing a child get a concept they had once struggled with."

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Fredericks holds both a Bachelor and Master of Science from Millsaps College. 

Prior to taking the job at  Lakehill, Fredericks covered both ends of the educational spectrum, teaching pre-school for two years and then AP and Honors Biology at a private school in Jackson.

Fredericks and her husband  Andrew , who is completing his residency in Dallas, enjoy spending time outdoors, with SCUBA diving being one of their favorite activities. Although they have no children yet, Fredericks and her husband are "parents" to a spoiled rotten dog. For fun, she teaches a work out class at Pure Barre.

Fredericks says she has never seen an environment quite like Lakehill. "Everyone is so open-minded, supportive, and extremely nice. I love it."

 See the interview clip with Katherine Fredericks.