Katie Thompson
Chief Operating Officer
Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast
Company
Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast
Education
Home Region
Gulfstream
Class
Education Class 7
Biography
Katie is an experienced educational leader, currently serving as the vice president of education at Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. Driven by her passion for quality education for all, Katie takes pride in leading a team that provides work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy lessons to over 70,000 students annually.
Katie is a proud product of Palm Beach County Schools and holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to her role at JA, Katie served as a high school assistant principal. Her experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and community leader makes her an asset to her community and colleagues.
Katie and her husband, Michael, are proud to call Palm Beach County home. She has dedicated her life to serving local students, teachers, and schools to ensure that all students are set up for success!
Katie is a proud product of Palm Beach County Schools and holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to her role at JA, Katie served as a high school assistant principal. Her experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and community leader makes her an asset to her community and colleagues.
Katie and her husband, Michael, are proud to call Palm Beach County home. She has dedicated her life to serving local students, teachers, and schools to ensure that all students are set up for success!