She is a former middle school mathematics teacher. At the university level, she has taught elementary and middle school mathematics methods courses and currently teaches courses on coaching and mentoring. Dr. McGatha works with coaches, teacher leaders, and administrators and is certified as an Agency Trainer and as a National Training Associate for Cognitive Coaching Seminars®. She is a co-author of Mathematics Coaching: Resources and Tools for Coaches and Leaders, K–12. She received her doctorate from Vanderbilt University (Tennessee), her master’s degree from Austin Peay State University (Tennessee) and her bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University (Kentucky).