Katherine Trach '26
KATHERINE TRACH '26

elementary education & humanities 
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Katherine Trach '26 discovered her passion for teaching at a young age, inspired by her parents. Raised in a family of educators, she grew up volunteering in her parents’ classrooms and knew early on that she wanted to follow in their footsteps.

 

Today, Trach is turning that passion into action at Regis. A recipient of the Regis Diverse Educator Scholarship—a full-tuition, four-year award for residential students committed to education and serving underrepresented populations—she’s thriving in and out of the classroom.

“I’m incredibly grateful to be a scholarship recipient,” she says. “It has eased the financial strain of college for my family and me. Both my parents were first-generation college students and always stressed how important a degree is.”

That support has allowed Trach to dive fully into campus life. She serves as Vice President for the Student Government Association and President of both Serving Thy Dear Neighbor and the Women’s
Empowerment Club—which creates a safe, inclusive environment through advocacy, education, and support for those who identify as women and their allies. Through these roles, she’s built leadership skills and helped create meaningful change.

This scholarship gave me the confidence to lead, the space to grow, and the drive to give back.“We hosted blanket-making events that produced 45 blankets for children in hospitals and led supply drives that raised over $1,000 and 35 care packages for St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children,” she says. “Being part of something that helps others is incredibly fulfilling.”

Trach is also a member of the Honors Program and has been inducted into four honor societies, all while gaining classroom experience across six local elementary school districts. Through Regis’ Fast Track Program, she is already earning credit toward her master’s degree in special education.

“This scholarship didn’t just support me financially,” she says. “It gave me the confidence to lead, the space to grow, and the drive to give back. I want to be that teacher who helps every student feel seen and supported.”

 

Read the full 2024-2025 Annual Report on Philanthropy.