About Our Educators

Paula Vornauf

Paula Vornauf has been providing PAT services to families in Cherokee county since 2013. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Early Childhood and has worked the previous 18 years as a Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Paula also spent four years active duty in the Air Force and two years in reserves. Paula lives in rural Cherokee county.  

Kathy Wright

Kathy joined Parents as Teachers in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Kathy previously worked as a registered nurse for Head Start. She lives in Rural Columbus.

Sponsored by USD 499 Galena School District in conjunction with 

Greenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center


Parents as Teachers SEKESC

947 W 47 Highway

Girard KS 66743


Phone: 1-800-554-3412