Catherine Iatesta

Katie Iatesta is a band director for grades 4–6 in the Needham Public Schools. She has worked with students in grades 4–12, teaching concert band, beginning band, marching band/pepband, cahorus, general music and private brass instruction. This school year, she will be focused on band for grade 4–6. Katie has a passion for helping new musicians begin their musical journey and developing new curricula to help engage students in the post-covid band room. Outside of school, she has had the opportunity to conduct some great ensembles and perform around the Boston area. Katie completed her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education at Gordon College and is currently working on a CAGs in Education Leadership at Fitchburg State University.

Katie has recently taken the reins of Embracing the New Music Educator, a mentor program for MA music teachers. The goal is to provide PD and mentorship to new (or new the area) teachers.