Katelyn Szarko

Katelyn Szarko is a current Masters student at the University of Maryland majoring in Elementary Education (MCert). She graduated with departmental honors in Psychology from the University of Richmond in May of 2023. At UR, she pursued a year-long honors thesis titled "Maladaptive Social Cognitions and Peer Victimization in Elementary-Aged Students" which helped to solidify her passion for elementary education. Katelyn also volunteered for two years as a mentor with the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond to assist elementary aged-students with homework and other supplemental activities after school. Following her graduation from UMD, Katelyn plans to teach in Maryland around the DC area in a high-need school. She looks forward to beginning her professional teaching career in the fall.