Happy Katzer graduated from Mesa State College with an Associate of Applied Sciences in Radiologic Sciences. She continued her education at Southern New Hampshire University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She also earned her master's degree in Radiologic Sciences at Southern Illinois University.
Katzer has worked as a radiologic technologist for 20 years. She teaches Introduction to Patient Care Lab and Lecture, Leadership and Management, Principles of Radiographic Exposure Lab and Clinical Experience courses. Her favorite part of being a Radiologic Technologist is patient care. Here at Colorado Mesa University, most of the courses that she teaches are focused on how to provide quality patient care. These classes help mold individual students into professionals that any hospital would love to add to their team. Katzer grew up in Grand Junction and has deep roots within the community. She stays busy playing softball and participating in any of the many outdoor activities the grand valley offers.