Cathy Butler Brotherton is a long time resident of Hurst, Texas. She has dedicated her life to education and helping build a better future for her students. Cathy retired from Birdville ISD after 28 years as a teacher and reading specialist. She continues to be devoted to helping citizens achieve the highest quality of life in her community in Hurst.

Professions
Butler Property Company – Realtor
Reading Specialist – Continues to work with students with reading challenges
Birdville ISD – Retired after 28 years as a teacher and reading specialist

Community Service
Hurst Parks and Recreation Board — Appointed to the Board in 2015 -2018
Hurst Citizens Police Academy – 2017
Hurst Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association (HCFAAA) – Member since 2013 – Served as Secretary and Treasurer
Served on the Hurst Neighborhood Advisory Board
Citizens on Patrol (COPS) since 2017
HURST 101 – 1st CLASS in 2013
Teacher of the Year for Elementary – Birdville ISD
Fort Worth Business Press Women of Influence in Texas

Education
Graduate of North Texas State University – Business Education & Secondary Certification
Texas Women’s University – Reading Recovery Certification
University of Texas at Arlington – Elementary Certification

Family
Cathy moved to Hurst in 1970 with her parents, Marie and John W. Butler. The annual John W. Butler Senior Citizen’s Dinner in Hurst at Christmas was started by her father and named in his honor after his death. Cathy is married to Bob Brotherton and has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren.