Lauren Catalano

Lauren Catalano joined KIPP DC in July 2019 as a school leader and is currently the school leader of Somerset College Prep. In this role they set the vision and goals of the school program, build and foster relationships among students, team, and families, as well as collaborate with key stakeholders to provide an equitable, joyful, and rigorous experience for all members of the school community. Lauren Catalano is a native of Brooklyn, NY and obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, a Master’s in Reading Education K-12 from Florida Atlantic University, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining KIPP DC, Lauren Catalano worked/began their career teaching elementary school in south Florida at Somerset Preparatory Academy. When Lauren isn’t working, they can be found reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and fur child, Antonette.