Katherine Blanchard

Katherine Blanchard is a Program Specialist at the SSEC. Since joining the organization in the fall of 2012, Katherine has managed and supported a variety of SSEC programs across the United States including STC™ professional development workshops, leadership institutes, and the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers. A main focus of her work has been supporting teachers, schools and districts in building support and awareness for science education in their communities. Prior to coming to the SSEC, Katherine worked for a theatre company in Santa Fe, NM where she served as the Production Assistant and Tour Manager, building program management skills that have directly applied to her work at the SSEC. Katherine received a BA in Theatre Arts and Political Science from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Following graduation, she completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Belgrade, Serbia teaching English to students at the University of Belgrade and studying theatre with the Dah Teatar Company. Katherine is currently pursuing an MA in International Education at The George Washington University where she serves as President of the GWU International Education Association.