Kathryn Sheppard
Admissions Counselor
kathryntxst@txstate.edu
512.408.4586
Territories:
North Austin High Schools (Florence, Hutto, Jarrell, Lago Vista, Leander, Liberty Hill, Llano, Marble Falls, Pflugerville, Round Rock Taylor, and Thrall)
Waco, Temple, and Killeen Area High Schools and Colleges
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Alma Mater: Texas State University
Majors/Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of Arts in Political Science
What are three things you love about Texas State?
I love the community on campus; I found lifelong friends at Texas State that I love and cherish. I love Alkek, that is the coolest library I have ever been to and the views are immaculate. I also love the river, I feel like you can't talk about Texas State without talking about the river, right? It's cool, refreshing, and I love that there's a bus stop close by so I don't have to worry about parking!
How would you describe the atmosphere at Texas State?
I would describe the atmosphere at Texas State as warm and inviting. I was really nervous when I started at Texas State because I went to a smaller high school, but I never felt out of place. Texas State was an environment that helped me thrive and grow into the person I am today, and I really appreciate the people and organizations that helped me develop my personality.
Why did you choose to become an admissions counselor?
I chose to become an admissions counselor because I love working with high school students. I used to teach AP US History and knew that my journey with students wasn't ending. I also have a huge passion for helping students achieve their higher education goals, and working at the place that helped me achieve those goals was really ideal.