Kathryn Procope
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science
Washington, DC USA
"I see these young people, I see them giving me the side eye, and I think, ‘Yeah, I was that.’ I believe in them and I can see past that because I was there."
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Kathryn's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Mathematics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Graduate Degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Phoenix
Graduate Degree
Mathematics
The George Washington University
Doctorate
Educational Leadership and Administration
American University
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina with plans to become an actuary.
2.
While training as an actuary at New York Life Insurance Company, I was approached by a woman to work in her organization’s computer science program which, at the time, had no Black women.
3.
I spent the next 20 years doing system development and IT.
4.
While working for Accenture and leading global teams, a pivotal conversation with my mother at 50 redirected my path towards teaching.
5.
I embraced my mother's advice and pursued education, earning master's degrees in education and middle grade mathematics.
6.
As a middle school math teacher, I became the ninth teacher in a single year for a challenging class, which only fueled my dedication to education.
7.
Transitioning from the classroom to coaching in a high school for adjudicated youth, I found deep fulfillment in making a tangible impact.
8.
My journey eventually led me to administrative roles, and now, as executive director of a nonprofit charter middle school, I aim to inspire change, rebuild reputation, and foster student success.
