With more than a decade of experience professionally translating German to English, Katherine loves helping clients discover the fascinating lives of their German ancestors. Deciphering the old handwriting and finding the perfect words to unlock the secrets of your family letters, diaries, and records – as well as teaching you how to do it yourself – is something she truly enjoys.

Born in St. Louis, Katherine earned her Master’s degree in the German language through Bowling Green State University/University of Salzburg. She then spent three additional years in Austria, teaching English and translating German (with a focus on history). In 2014, Katherine moved back to the States with her Austrian husband, and, although they are now in America, German is still the main language spoken in their home. As a German-English genealogy translator and educator, Katherine can happily say she loves what she does.