Katya Sparks

Katya was born in the Chiriqui province of Panama and moved to the United States at the age of 7. She is an English language teacher who has taught English to over 500 students from 32 countries. Katya currently resides in France where she is building her own business within the e-learning industry.

Katya learned about Few for Change by chance while researching volunteer opportunities in Panama. She was drawn by Few for Change's mission to improve access to education for students in the indigenous Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé region of Panama. Her experience growing up in Panama has shown her the importance of celebrating her heritage and giving back to her community.

Katya received her Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University in 2017.