Staff

Kat Liddle is the Program Coordinator for the Center for Literacy Education. She earned a degree in Business from Texas State University and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Florida State University. Throughout her career, Kat has worked primarily in public libraries as a children’s librarian, fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning among young people and their families. As Program Coordinator, she serves as the Center’s primary contact person and supports administrative operations, program implementation, and grants management.

Kathryn Pegram is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Education with a staff appointment in the Center for Literacy Education. Kathryn holds a degree in mathematics from Wake Forest University, with a double minor in secondary education and political science, as well as a master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Kathryn has spent her career working in K–12 public charter schools as a mathematics teacher, assistant principal, principal, and consultant. Now, as a PhD candidate at UNC Greensboro, she researches how educators and school leaders can build schools rooted in belonging, equity, and democratic practice.

Kathy Wilheit is a part-time Literacy Specialist and Teacher Professional Learning Program Assistant for the Center for Literacy Education. She also serves as an instructional assistant and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Education. She has an undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, a MAT from UNC-Charlotte, and holds her National Boards in Teaching English as a New Language.  She retired from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools after 29 years and served in a variety of roles. She taught Spanish, English as a Second Language, served as a school-based instructional facilitator, and worked as a district coach twice, once as K-12 ESL Lead Teacher and once as an Elementary English Language Arts Coach.