Dr. Karen L. Palmen
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karen.palmen@spps.org
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Summary
I have been teaching in various settings since 1989 and have
taught in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Public School Districts since
2001. I have concentrated my efforts as
an educator in the inner-city and focused on teaching alternative learning
strategies to increase students’ comprehension.
I have been an active team member and leader in my professional settings
as well as in my personal affiliations.
My objective is to use my expertise to create collaborative environments
in order to support and prepare teachers and students to be successful in
inner-city and alternative learning environments.
Teaching Licenses:
7-12 English/Language Arts
5-8 Communication Arts and Literature
K-12 Dance
K-12 Dance
Education
Hamline University, Saint Paul, MN United States
Doctorate of Education, EdD, June 2014
University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN United States
Master of Arts, July 2001
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI United States
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 1988
Professional Experience
Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, MN United States
English Language Arts Teacher, Feb 2006 – present, Alternative, Middle and High School Teacher
Hamline university, Saint Paul, MN United States
- Adjunct Professor, 2008 – 2009, 2011: Education and Cultural Diversity Professor for the Teach for America Master’s Program.
- Learning Community Facilitator for the Master of Arts In Education.
Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN United States
English Language Arts Teacher, Aug 2001 – Jan 2006, Middle School Teacher
Professional Leadership
Minnesota Board of Teaching, Roseville , MN United States
Board Member, Legislative Committee, Jun 2011 – present
Saint Paul Federation of Teachers, Saint Paul, MN United States
Executive Board Member, Jun 2011 – present
Education Minnesota Representative Convention, Saint Paul, MN United States
Delegate: 2007, 2009 and 2012 - 2014
Community Leadership and advocacy
WORLD WITHOUT GENOCIDE 1ST ANNUAL
SUMMER INSTITUTE: William
Mitchell College of Law Summer 2011: Planning Committee Member.
JEWISH RESISTANCE TEACHER’S PROGRAM: Summer participant 2009 – Participants travel to
Poland and Israel to study the Holocaust and Jewish resistance in the Ghetto’s
and Camps. Follow-up responsibilities include: research, continued study and
educating youth and adults about Jewish resistance during the Holocaust.
UNITY UNITARIAN CHURCH WORSHIP TEAM:
2006-2008 Worship Associate:
Worship
associates meet as a team quarterly with the ministers to discuss and plan the
upcoming worship services. Each Associate works with a minister to develop and conduct
three to four services during the church year.
Additional SkillS
SAINT PAUL PUBLIC
SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INTITIATIVE PARTICIPANT,
Training and coaching to maximize the effective use of
educational technology to ensure that all SPPS students have the necessary
skills to live and work in the 21st Century.
