By: Michael Bruckler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

In August, alumna Katelynne Cowart ’15 became the executive director of Community School Collaborative, a nonprofit located in Livingston, Montana.  

According to their website, the mission of Community School Collaborative is to enrich students’ educational experience and social development by engaging the talents, skills and knowledge of community members and organizations. The organization works with teachers, volunteers, businesses and local nonprofits to develop and lead enrichment workshops and activities for the students of the local middle school.    

Cowart majored in economics at St. Mary’s College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2015. She went on to receive a Masters of Public Administration from Montana State University.

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