Katie Severn, Senior Advisor, joined DC Prep in 2007 and currently works with the Executive Team to ensure strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership to ensure all schools in the network achieve their goals. Prior to her role as Senior Advisor, Katie served as DC Prep's President and Chief Academic Officer until 2023 and as Principal of DC Prep's award-winning Edgewood Middle Campus from 2008-2011. Previously, she worked at SEED Public Charter School, where she served as Principal, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Coordinator. She began her career as an English teacher in Namibia with the Center for Global Education. Upon her return to the United States, Katie joined Teach For America in Houston where she was recognized as both the New Teacher of the Year and the Special Education Teacher of the Year. She is a graduate of New Leaders and holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Grinnell College and master's degrees in special education and educational administration.