Katherine Lebron, or Kathy (as her family and friends call her), was raised in Boston, MA by a hard-working Dominican mother. From a young age, Kathy's mother instilled in her the importance of education as a means to achieve success on her own terms. After graduating from Smith College, she began her commitment with Teach For America at a culturally diverse Elementary School in New York City. While working there for five years, Kathy fostered strong relationships with students, staff and families alike, while earning her Master's in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Being a teacher has become a vital part of who she is and she hopes to continue teaching others in different capacities throughout her lifetime.