Our Story
Our Mission Statement
We created K&E Collaborative to empower our community to stay curious and invested in the future of our planet.
Our Story
K&E Collaborative was founded as part of the journey to self publish a non-fiction children’s book, The Mother of Monterey Canyon. The underlying idea is to also encourage and educate the community about living sustainably. Katherine is a co-owner and the author of, The Mother of Monterey Canyon. She is a teacher, mother and energetic member of our planet. She looks for ways to reduce her family’s carbon footprint and hopes to teach others to do the same. Emily is a co-owner and the illustrator of the fabulous book. She has always had a deep love for the natural environment and animals who habitat these areas. Her goal is to make small positive changes daily, because she knows these add up for our planet. She also loves to encourage others to do the same. And don't even get her going on composting for the home.
We are all learning to do things in a better way all the time. Come along for the ride!
Kate and Em hard at work
Butterfly Garden Preschool Interview
Gisa Nico asks Kate and Emily about the book, the journey to making the book, conservation, and all sorts of fun laughs in between.
Ms. Gisa with The Butterfly Garden Preschool interviews Kate and Em about their journey, making “The Mother of Monterey Canyon”.
About the Illustrator
Emily Bettridge has been an artist her whole life, but has only recently begun to bring her passion for art to illustration. She is a professional Horticulturist and Landscape Designer, loves gardening, cooking, hiking, playing board games, belly laughing and music. An eternal optimist, she believes we can all make great positive change in our world by the little things we do every day. She is a Colorado native who lives in Loveland with her husband Matt and their three kids plus a collection of critters.
About the Author
Katherine Williamson is a lover of the natural world and all its wonders. She hopes to spread joy and spark interest in the beauty that surrounds us all. Katherine was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado and still calls Loveland home. She and her husband Tim are the proud parents of three fantastic sons. When Katherine is not writing she is teaching 1st grade, digging in the garden or hiking in the foothills near her home.