My name is Kathryn Kemp. My skills and areas of expertise include Educational Counseling and Publishing. My professional title is Author/Publisher/Counselor at Joyful Noise Press, which published my first book Make A Joyful Noise in 2011. I received my Doctorate in Education from Northern Illinois University. I am a member of the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, National Board of Certified Counselors, and the Chicago Area Alliance for Black School Educators.I am a licensed Baptist minister. My hobbies and interests include reading, bowling, gardening and traveling. I am drawn to and passionate about charitable organizations such as The Black Star Project, St. Jude Childrens Hospital, Doctors Without Borders,Habitat for Humanity and the UNCF..