Katherine was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She has an extensive background in music and music performance that began at age five when she first appeared on television. In university, Katherine had the privilege of performing in Carnegie Hall under the direction of composer John Rutter. Television appearances include The Quiet Hour, Hope Channel, It Is Written Television (Canada), and 3ABN.

Katherine is a performer, composer, and Christian recording artist. She has taught music for over 25 years, operating her own private music studio in addition to teaching music in both elementary and high schools. She has directed orchestra, handbells, and choirs of all ages, composed children’s musicals, and written over 100 pieces for choir, band, orchestra, string ensemble, handbells, piano, violin, and cello. Katherine started the string orchestra at Bass Memorial Academy while she worked as music director there from 2015-2021. She currently serves as Director of Human Resources for the Gulf States Conference. She has four rescue cats and in her spare time enjoys painting and traveling.