Karen is a Faculty Teaching & Learning Specialist working with faculty across Ga Tech on all things related to teaching.  For her, teaching is a passion so having the opportunity to work with faculty from various fields feeds into her own passion for teaching.  When she works with faculty, she also learns from them -- which always evokes wonder in her for her own field of Learning Science.  

She has worked in training and development for over 20 years – in private industry, K12, Extension, and higher education – so it was a natural fit for her to move into faculty development.  She really enjoys helping faculty to (re)imagine their courses & assessments through an inclusive teaching lens.  She focuses on innovative pedagogies & alternative assessments, as well as online education best practices.  She likes to work with student-centered practices & focus on a pedagogy of kindness.  In addition, she has experience with International Virtual Exchange (IVE).

Some of her current projects are:

• Students as Partners (SaP) program at Ga Tech (currently in the needs assessment phase)
• Book Club for Inclusive Teaching (Launching Fall 2023)
• Working with the Research Faculty Teaching Fellows and the Class of 1969 Teaching Fellows
• Working with the Provost Teaching and Learning Fellows
• Leading the Spring Faculty Teaching and Learning Forum

Connect with Karen!