Katelyn Mazenko joined the Maury community as a second grade teacher in 2022. Ms. Mazenko was born and raised in the Philadelphia area and received her undergraduate degree from Villanova University. She taught in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 2012-2014 and in DCPS from 2014-2021. Ms. Mazenko received a master’s degree in Reading Education from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in 2022 and is also a certified yoga instructor.
Ms. Mazenko is passionate about cultivating a joyful, supportive classroom community where all students feel affirmed and valued. When Ms. Mazenko is not in the classroom, she can be found reading, traversing DC by foot, exploring new restaurants, and cheering on Philly sports teams.