Transitioning into Coral Gables Senior High School, Katie was exposed to a different environment. She took AP science classes, joined the reading club, and participated in other various clubs and activities. In her 9th grade year, she befriended Mary Barron (Kitty). Their friendship became inseparable. Kitty received her license first, therefore most Saturdays was their day. They went to malls, different restaurants, movies etc. Although Kitty relocated to Canada that didn't stop their travels and friendship.

During her 11th grade academic school year, Katie began working at Walgreens parttime which she became fulltime later. Upon graduating in 2008, she transitioned to Stuart Newman Associates, Starbucks then Agility Health Care where she became Super-visor. Katie enjoyed working in the health care field, therefore in the year of 2022, Keiontae received her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration.

Katie was an advocate of love, care, and passion for others. If you ask for assistance, she would be there for you. Katie loved to laugh (like her dad), play jokes, listen to music, always on her phone or computer, watch Asians movies and travel with her friend Shareen Pean, they were always traveling together. Katie understood and spoke Spanish which benefitted her future career. Sometimes, Katie would surprise me at things she learns to do. Small jobs around the house, Katie would fix them. Katie was amazing with technology. She knew how to program my television from work on her cellphone (amazing). She was my only daughter, and she IS deeply missed. Keiontae is survived by a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and loved ones.