Kathy is currently an Education Associate at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the Office of Education and Outreach. Kathy came to the USPTO from Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES in Spencerport, New York, where she served as a STEM and Science Instructional Specialist, Interim Director for the Elementary Science Program and taught secondary science for over 30 years. She was a leader in the Biology-Chemistry Professional Development Network for over 15 years and received the National Association of Biology Teachers Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Kathy is a former Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator (2013-15), placed at the National Science Foundation in the Directorate of Engineering, Division of Engineering Education and Centers.