Rye Country Day School

Projects 2026

Instructors 2026

Catherine Bischoff is the STEAM Director where she leads transformative initiatives across Pre-K–12 science and engineering education. A passionate advocate for interdisciplinary learning, she has pioneered programs that bridge science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—including the development of two school makerspaces, Women in Science programs, and the annual STEAM and ROBO Fests. With over two decades of teaching experience in AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Engineering, Catherine integrates authentic research, sustainability, and design thinking into her curriculum.

Katie Rosell is a STEAM Associate Teacher at Rye Country Day School, teaching 6th Grade Shop and also serves as the assistant coach of the Upper School robotics team. She is passionate about supporting students as they explore engineering, coding, and creative problem-solving. As CEO and Founder of Rosell Studios LLC, she has led development on the video game "The Lost Journal", collaborated with clients on graphic design projects, and created workshops in game and graphic design for learners of all levels.