Catherine (Kate) Montero is thrilled to join Palm Beach State College as a full-time professor of speech and communication courses. Ms. Montero earned an M.A. in Communication from Barry University. Her background in the visual arts plays an integral role in helping her students create memorable presentations while communicating valuable information across various contexts. Most recently, Ms. Montero co-authored a children’s book, The Epic Adventures of Big Binks, which seeks to teach children the significance of open communication, and highlights the importance of learning to communicate cross-culturally. Prior to joining PBSC, Ms. Montero taught speech and communication courses at Broward College, Florida International University, and Keiser University. She also taught graduate and undergraduate video production courses at Barry University.