Kate Michael

Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.

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First of It’s Kind Lab School Celebrates 26 Years

Posted on November 18, 2010 in Around Town, Parties/Events

The Lab School of Washington, an academic experience for students with learning disabilities, celebrated its 26th annual Gala at the National Building Museum Wednesday night. The Gala evening recognized outstanding individuals with disabilities who have attained success in their chosen careers. At left, Leslie Griffin and Julie Herwic, colleagues of Bill Mattox, one of the night’s honorees.

This school, a first of its kind in the nation, uses multi-sensory art-infused curriculum to help students with learning disabilities to prosper.

The Gala evening featured a keynote speech by Senator Mark Warner as well as inspirations by 2010 awardees Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (Army Veteran and Public Speaker) and John Muir Laws (Naturalist, Artist, Illustrator, and Educator).

Photos available on K Street Kate’s SmugMug!