Kathryn C. Marker is the Director of Grants, Training and Outreach. Before joining the Authority in 2014, Kathryn taught several courses in the teacher preparation program at North Carolina State University and previously worked as a high school teacher. Kathryn has a Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University, and holds degrees from Georgia State University and Miami University (Ohio) as well. She oversees North Carolina’s K12 Programs administered by the Authority and provides leadership for higher education programming and training, as well as for FAFSA and college access outreach efforts.