As a college and seminary teacher, spiritual director and writer, Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) offers frequent retreats and
workshops on creativity, writing and prayer at churches and retreat centers nationwide. She is the author of four books
of poetry as well as two scholarly books and numerous articles on the British artist and poet David Jones. She was
honored as a finalist in the 2021 Paraclete poetry contest. Kathy is a Companion in the Society of the Companions of
the Holy Cross (SCHC), an intentional community of women devoted to connecting prayer and action in the world. Her website is at kathleenstaudtpoet.com