Kate Weschler

Kate Weschler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bilingual Community Builder | Resourceful Project Manager | Strategic Entrepreneur | Dynamic Facilitator | Nature Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Clemson University

      2008 - 2012
      B.A. Spanish and International Trade

      Activities and Societies: Student-Athlete Mentor/Tutor at Vickery Hall; Delta Sigma Pi, Business Fraternity; Women's Club Lacrosse (2008-2012; President 2011-2012) CONTINUED EDUCATION:- Minor in Communication Studies- Completed 6-month study abroad program in Córdoba, Argentina (2010) - 2-month international fellowship in Antigua, Guatemala (2011)- Level 1 Tutor Certification: Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs, College Reading and Learning AssociationAWARDS: - Clemson University Dean's List- Dr. Jordan A. Dean Annual Travel Grant-in-Aid

    • Wild Abundance

      2018 - 2018
      Earth Skills Apprenticeship

      - 8-month intensive on educational homestead- two Permaculture Design Certifications with thorough design proposals- Coursework included ecology, herbalism, organic gardening, construction, nonviolent communication, communal living, primitive skills, and holistic nutrition

  • Experience

    • Woodstock Farmers' Market

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
      Sales Associate
    • Nest

      May 2011 - Jul 2011
      International Development Fellow
    • Peace Corps

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2016

      AWARDS + ACCOMPLISHMENTS- secured grant for multiuse sports court, Courts for Kids ($6000) - coach of 2 finalists in national entrepreneurship competition - Peace Corps Volunteer of the Month (August 2014)

      • Peace Corps Volunteer Leader

        May 2015 - Jun 2016
      • Community Economic Advisor

        Mar 2013 - May 2015
    • Woodstock Union High School

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
      Long Term Substitute Teacher
    • La Cocina VA

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
      Workforce Development Coordinator

      CONTINUE D ED: - Training and Facilitation Certificate, Association of Talent Development (ATD)AWARDS: - peer-selected to receive $50,000, Points of Light Civic Accelerator (2017)

    • South Carolina Waterfowl Association

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Environmental Educator
    • Sumter School District - Sumter, South Carolina

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
      Spanish Teacher
    • Grateville Acres LLC

      Apr 2020 - Feb 2024
      Owner + Farmer

      CONTINUED ED: - Farm Marketing School Accelerator (My Digital Farmer)- Journeyperson Cohort (Organic Growers School)- ACRE Agribusiness Planning Course- Healthy Food Businesses (Feeding Innovation)- Produce Safety Grower TrainingAWARDS: - ACRE Advanced Curriculum Finalist ($25,000)- ACRE Agribusiness Finalist ($5,000)- Feeding Innovation ($5,000)

    • Liberty STEAM Charter School

      Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
      Lead Enrichment Teacher

      CONTINUED ED: - PACE Professional Teaching Certificate- CERRA Virtual Mentorship Training- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training- School Gardening for SC EducatorsAWARDS + ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - appointed Social Media Ambassador, Public Charter District (2022)- Finalist: Teacher of the Year (2021-2022)- Lead Teacher of the Month (November 2021)- LSC voted Best Elementary School (2022 and 2023)

    • Song + Yarrow Studios

      May 2022 - now
      Food Systems Consultant // Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Gardening for SC Educators

      Clemson Cooperative Extension
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE)

      South Carolina Department of Education
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Town Council Woman

      Issued by Paxville Town Council on Jan 2023
      Paxville Town CouncilAssociated with Kate Weschler
    • Classroom Assistant

      Issued by Centro Latino for Literacy on Jan 2012
      Centro Latino for LiteracyAssociated with Kate Weschler
    • Educator

      Issued by Farms For City Kids Foundation on Jan 2012
      Farms For City Kids FoundationAssociated with Kate Weschler