Katherine Walker

Katherine Walker serves as an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Design Technology department within the School of Industrial & Computer Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where she has held academic positions continuously since 1990. She currently teaches in both the Engineering Design Technology program and the Penn College Now dual-enrollment initiative.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Education with concentration in Instructional Technology from Wilkes University
• B.S. in Technology Management from Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania State University

Professor Walker specializes in Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD) instruction and engineering education methodology, with over three decades of experience developing curriculum for both academic and industry settings. Her work bridges technical drafting skills with modern instructional technology applications.

Her teaching excellence is formally recognized through:

• Penn College Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching (2011-2012)

She has conducted professional development workshops for educators and industry professionals since 1988, focusing on CAD implementation and technical training methodologies across multiple sectors.