Catherine Katy O'Connor Smiechowski

Catherine “Katy” O’Connor Smiechowski Director of Professional Development, Broker Associate

Licensed since the age of 18, Katy has been a part of Terrie O’Connor Realtors since inception. As Director of Professional Development, Katy leads the multi faceted educational and training program provided by the company and oversees the Terrie O’Connor Realtors Real Estate School. Katy holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the Teachers College at Columbia University. Initially, Katy worked as an elementary school teacher in the Upper Saddle River school district during the school year, doing real estate part time and over the summer. Once she decided to work for TOCR full time, she’s continuously been a top producer, earning the NJ REALTORS® Cricel of Excellence Award and recognized as a Top Agent in Bergen Magazine. She and her husband Greg Smiechowski are parents to four accomplished athletes. Katy can often be found on the sidelines cheering on her children in track, football, baseball, and more. Maddie (19), and Grace (18) are both in college now. Jack (17) and Danny (15) are enjoying high school at St. Joe’s in Montvale and Northern Highlands respectively. Dedicated to her community and its schools, Katy has served on the Board of Education for the Upper Saddle River School District. Katy currently volunteers in various ways at her children’s schools, and serves as a Trustee for Northern Highlands Sports Association. She echoed her mom’s sentiments on working together. “Family is most important. We truly enjoy each other’s company, and we share a common goal of growing a company we can all be proud of.”