Kathy Podraza

Grew up on the East Coast in Thurmont, Maryland

Attended University of Maryland - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education - 4 year varsity letterman in gymnastics

Teaching: Columbia, MD – Hammond High School (4 years)

Moved to California 1988

Attended San Diego State University – Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction

Teaching: Poway, CA – Poway High School (3 years)

Raising Children – (15 years)

Teaching: San Diego, CA – University City High School (2 years)

Teaching Teachers Professional Development – Pearson (1 ½ years)

Arrived at Clairemont High School 2017

Outside of teaching, I am passionate about the outdoors. I love to hike, backpack, rock climb, kayak, and camp throughout the world!

I am married to Tim Podraza (NFL official #47) We have four children; Sam (28, Florida), Danny (27, Colorado), Zach (24, University of Nebraska) and Alexa (22, University of Arizona)