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Kathryn Riggs profile

Student Success Coordinator

A woman with blond hair wearing a blue and green dress with a blue sweater.
AHB-E 109A Office Hours: M-TH: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoom Hours: M-F: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

I advise students in the following programs:

  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Mathematics Education
  • Secondary Science Education

Kathryn is a Student Success Coordinator primarily serving students pursuing degrees in Elementary Education and Secondary Education. She uses her background in education to provide personal academic advising for all the students. She values creating meaningful relationships with students to help them feel supported and meet their goals.

In addition to advising, Kathryn is a youth swim coach for Club Mountaineer Aquatics. Through her 6 years of coaching, she has learned the value of individualized support and encouragement, along with the importance of goal-setting and how to achieve follow-through.

Professional Highlights

  • Two years of teaching experience at the secondary level

Educational Background

  • M.A.T., English Secondary Education, University of Pittsburgh
  • B.A., English, History, West Virginia University