Kate Brantley

As the P-3 Division Head at Rainbow Community School in Asheville, NC, Kate works collaboratively to ensure that all children are set up for success in their holistic learning experiences through all 7 domains. She views the image of the child as a competent, capable and curious learner, especially holding the magic and wonder of early childhood development at the forefront. For the past 9 years, Kate served as ECE Director at the Asheville JCC. While there, Kate infused a secular curriculum with universal values through a Jewish lens.

Grounding in the spiritual domain provides a foundation to her practice and often helps guide her leadership. Kate is interested in Piaget’s schema theory, O-G literacy instruction, loose parts/natural outdoor learning environments, and constructivism. When she is not working at Rainbow, Kate and her family enjoy hiking, playing in creeks, running and riding bikes around Asheville, baking and creating art.