Kathy Habiger is starting her 29th year as journalism adviser in the De Soto school district. She currently advises the yearbook, newsmagazine and news website at Mill Valley High School in Shawnee. She is a long-time member of the KSPA board and a frequent convention and workshop speaker. She is a JEA Medal of Merit and NSPA Pioneer and Engel award winner. Habiger enjoys all things KU, college sports, reading and reality TV.