Kathryn P. Bitgood

Kathy was a volunteer in my Kindergarten classroom for a number of years before I retired in 2006. She came once a week to help with our science program, supervising a small group of children doing all sorts of interesting experiments. She was great with the kids and her love of the the outdoors and hands-on experiences was evident. She helped the children pound nails, make homemade paper, do weaving, and much more always encouraging their curiosity and experimentation. We couldn't have run the program without her. A dear lady! Peg Lyons

It is hard to combine a few sentences just what Kathy meant to me. We were first coworkers at Kromrey Middle school but through our shared experiences we soon became friends. I have fond memories of walking in pheasant branch, early morning summer swims at the Middleton pool , and numerous “life” chats over coffee. Kathy “Mrs B” really came alive when we worked together in the Wonders in Nature (WIN) program. “Mrs. B” took the lead and she was a wonderful teacher. Her knowledge and passion for nature impacted me and so many children and youth. I am grateful for all she has taught me. Mrs. M “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees”. Henry David Thoreau