Hi there! I’m Cathy Cartwright, and I’ve been part of the Highline College community since 2002. I started as Course Information Manager—aka the scheduling person—and when told the system was broken, I built one that worked. That challenge sparked a rewarding career in finance and planning at Highline. Over the years, I’ve served as Director of Instructional Budget and Planning, Budget Director, and Finance Director. I later found my true calling in the classroom and now teach Accounting and Business. I began my tenure process in fall 2021 and was thrilled to be granted tenure in winter 2024. Nothing brings me more joy than helping students learn accounting and watching them grow in confidence and skill.

In addition to teaching I also coordinate the Accounting, Business and Business Technology programs.

I earned my AA from Highline and both my BA and Master’s in Accounting from Central Washington University. Outside of work, I’m an unapologetic early bird who loves morning coffee, cat snuggles, and a good book.