Katie Lootens

Katie Lootens is a Language Acquisition Teacher (ESL) at Horace Mann Elementary School, which is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system.12 She has been working in this role at Mann Elementary since the 2018-2019 school year, as the 2021-2022 school year marked her fourth year in this position.2

Professional Background

Katie specializes in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to students who are learning English in addition to their native language. At Horace Mann Elementary, she works with multilingual learners, as the school celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity with students and families speaking more than 30 languages in addition to English.3

Education and Previous Experience

Katie holds a degree from Duke University, as evidenced by her self-identification as a "Duke fan".4 Prior to her current role, she has had experience as a:

• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin from 2012 to 20144
• Partner Teacher in 2nd Grade at Horace Mann Elementary5

Personal Information

Katie uses she/her pronouns and is based in Washington, DC.4 She joined Twitter (now X) in April 2010 and describes herself as an elementary teacher in DC.4 As of 2024, Katie is approximately 36 years old.5

Professional Interests

Katie's work involves supporting multilingual learners and their families, contributing to the diverse linguistic landscape at Horace Mann Elementary. Her role as a Language Acquisition Teacher aligns with the school's commitment to celebrating and supporting students from various language backgrounds.3