Meet Our Team
At Prep Pathway, Britta and Katrin are dedicated to helping international students and athletes achieve their athletic and academic dreams in the USA. With over 500 successfully placed athletes in U.S. high schools, boarding schools, and universities, they bring unparalleled expertise and passion to their work.
As native Germans, Britta and Katrin understand the unique challenges and concerns European families face when making such an important decision. They assist students in finding schools in America, particularly athletes looking to combine their academic and sports careers in the USA.
Their personal, family-oriented approach ensures that students who choose a study abroad year or transfer to a U.S. school receive the support they need for a smooth and successful transition. Whether it's selecting high schools with sports programs, navigating the academic application process, or finding boarding schools for athletes in the USA, Britta and Katrin serve as expert educational consultants every step of the way.
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FounderKatrin is an experienced Ironman finisher from Germany who brings dedication and competitive spirit to everything she does. She has lived in the USA for many years and combines her passion for endurance sports with her deep understanding of the international sports world. She helps students pursue their academic and athletic goals through high school and sports academy programs in the USA.
Having been an exchange student in Ohio, where she was part of the track and field team, and later studying at the University of Alabama, Katrin understands the needs and goals of student-athletes exceptionally well. She knows the challenges that come with a study abroad year for athletes and is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. Katrin firmly believes that a high school experience in the USA is not only an opportunity for personal growth but also a chance to foster international connections while combining sports and academics in America.
Her greatest passion is supporting students who want to compete in high-performance sports in the USA, whether in high school swimming, track and field, or other sports. With Katrin’s guidance, students can turn their dreams of an academic and athletic career in the USA into reality while gaining valuable international experience.
In her free time, Katrin enjoys hiking, marathon running, spending time with her family, and creative hobbies such as sewing and crafting. She also cherishes relaxing moments at the beach and getting lost in a good book.
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Britta has successfully placed hundreds of athletes in high schools and universities across the USA and Canada. Her extensive expertise covers a wide range of sports, from popular ones like high school basketball and swimming to less common sports offered at boarding schools for athletes in the USA.
With her own sports scholarship for swimming at the University of Miami (FL), Britta has firsthand experience of combining sports and academics in America. She leverages this experience to assist students in finding schools in the USA, navigating the application process, and planning their athletic and academic future. Today, Britta lives in metro Atlanta, where she continues her passion for swimming and competes nationally and internationally in Masters swimming.
Britta understands the importance of expert guidance when making decisions about a high school stay in the USA. She helps families find the right school or sports academy in the USA, ensuring the best fit for each student’s goals and abilities. Whether it’s high school golf, track and field, or soccer, Britta ensures that students have access to the best opportunities to achieve their athletic dreams.
In her free time, Britta loves spending time with her family, hiking with her husband and two daughters, and recharging in nature.