Biography - Kathryn Tappen

Who is Kathryn Tappen?

Kathryn Tappen is a sportscaster by profession and an American by nationality. She works for NBC’s coverage of NHL, Notre Dame Football, Football Night in America, and both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

Kathryn Tappen – Birth, Parents, Siblings

Kathryn Tappen’s birth took place on April 9, 1981, in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. She was born to her mother, Sheila M. Tappen, and her father, Richard G. Tappen. She is not the only child of her parents and has a sibling, her sister Amanda Tappen.

Education, Ethnicity

After graduating from high school at Villa Walsh Academy, Kathryn Tappen received academic and athletic scholarships to attend Rutgers University. She graduated from the same institution in 2003 with a major in journalism.

Her ethnicity is Caucasian.

Kathryn Tappen – Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Divorce

Kathryn Tappen married her longtime boyfriend, Jay Leach, on July 18, 2009. Her husband is a former ice hockey player.

The couple has three children together- two daughters and a son. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2014. Currently, she is believed to be single, although a secret affair cannot be ruled out. 

Moreover, she loves to feature three children on her social media pages, which are often mistaken for her own children. The kids are actually her godchildren and not her own.

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Kathryn Tappen – Career

High School, College

Growing up, Tappen loved sports. She played youth baseball and basketball on boys' teams, as there were no girls' teams where she was raised. 

In high school, she played golf and tennis, and in her senior year focused on track. In college, she was a member of the cross-country and track teams. Kathryn Tappen also earned the title of Academic All-American four times and Big East All-Star as a Scarlet Knight.

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Professional career

After completing her college education, Kathryn Tappen joined WJAR in Providence, R.I. There, she served as both a weekend anchor and weekday sports reporter. Then she landed the opportunity to work for the New England Sports Network (NESN).

In 2011, Tappen joined NHL Network as the host of NHL Tonight. Just a few years later, in 2014, she moved to NBC. With NBC, she has games on the NHL, Notre Dame Football, Football Night in America, and both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, among others.

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Kathryn Tappen – Awards, Nominations

Kathryn Tappen has won several awards for her work and contributions. She won the Boston Chapter of Women in Sports and Events’ Woman of Inspiration Award in 2014 and an Associated Press award in 2006. 

Moreover, she has earned nominations for two New England Emmy Awards for sports reporting.

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Kathryn Tappen – Net Worth, Salary

Her net worth and annual salary have been estimated at around $1 million and $76k, respectively.

Kathryn Tappen – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

On social media handles such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, Kathryn Tappen is active with thousands of followers and counting. Being a public figure loves to share glimpses of her personal as well as professional life with her followers.

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