TSUS Polk County Center Welcomes New Director, Kathryn Pedigo
October 24, 2025
Kathryn Pedigo serves as the new TSUS Polk County Center Director, bringing extensive
experience and a deep commitment to student achievement and post-secondary planning.
As a long-standing member of the Livingston community, Ms. Pedigo’s roots in the area
run deep. Growing up, her family spent weekends on Lake Livingston, and in 1998 she
became a full-time resident of Livingston.
Throughout her career in education, Kathryn has served in a variety of roles, including teacher, counselor, academic advisor, and most recently, College, Career, and Military Readiness Coordinator. In this capacity, she developed a strong passion for supporting students in their pursuit of post-secondary opportunities. Her expertise includes career and technical education programs, college admission and testing requirements, career assessments, and regional workforce needs across the Deep East Texas area. She is an active member of the Texas Counseling Association and the Career & Technical Association of Texas.
Ms. Pedigo holds a Principal Certification from Lamar University, a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.
While Kathryn is dedicated to her professional responsibilities, she considers her most meaningful role to be that of mother to her three sons, all of whom were raised and educated in Livingston ISD. Jack Pedigo currently serves as a News Producer for MSNBC in Los Angeles; Sam Pedigo is a freshman at Baylor University majoring in Sports Marketing; and Henry Pedigo is a junior at Livingston High School, where he is a member of the golf team and has a strong passion for wildlife and outdoor activities.
In her personal time, Kathryn enjoys sunsets, boating, relaxing on the beach, and making memories with family and friends.
Ms. Pedigo is excited to lead the TSUS Polk County Center into a new chapter of growth and success in serving the community's educational needs.
About TSUS Polk County Center:
The Texas State University System (TSUS) Polk County Center serves as a regional hub for higher education and workforce training in Livingston, Texas. Through a partnership with Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT), Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), and Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA), the center provides accessible pathways for students to begin or continue their college education close to home. With a focus on expanding opportunity, the Polk County Center offers academic, technical and workforce programs to meet the growing educational and workforce needs of Deep East Texas. Learn more about the center at pcc.tsus.edu.