We’re PAW-sitively Thrilled to Welcome Katie Gavlick to GHCDS!
Please join us in welcoming Katie Gavlick to the GHCDS family as she begins her first year with us!
Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Katie earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Master’s degree in Autism from Florida State University. While in college, she volunteered with WorldTeach, spending six months in rural Namibia teaching English and computer skills—an experience she says transformed her personally and reignited her passion for teaching.
That passion eventually brought her to the Virgin Islands, where she taught Mindfulness and Physical Education to students in grades K–12 at Gifft Hill School on St. John. Her background in special education, mindfulness, movement, and working with students across a wide range of ages brings a wonderful perspective to our community.
And Katie’s adventures certainly don’t stop when the school day ends! For two years, she and her fiancé lived aboard and sailed much of the Caribbean on their home-built 30-foot catamaran. When she’s on land, you can also find her sharing another passion—teaching yoga at Island Movement.
From Florida to Namibia, St. John to the Caribbean Sea, Katie’s journey has been filled with learning, adventure, movement, and a commitment to helping others grow. Now, she’s excited to begin her next chapter right here at GHCDS—and we’re so happy that journey has brought her to us!
Welcome to GHCDS, Katie! We’re PAW-sitively thrilled to have you as part of the Panther family!
