Katie Puckering is a grade 1 teacher at CISB and is originally from Ontario, Canada. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees from Queen’s University and has completed a post-graduate certificate as a reading specialist. Before moving to Beijing, Katie worked for four years at an IB American school in Queretaro, Mexico, teaching grades 1-2. This is her third year teaching grade 1 at CISB, and she is passionate about creating a safe environment where students are comfortable to take risks and are excited about learning. In addition, Katie loves to read and travel with her husband in her spare time.