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Karen Lee Harris, Ed.D.

educator / writer

Curriculum Writer and Teacher Educator

Essayist

 
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that Karen changed my son’s life. His writing improved tremendously. He began to think of himself as a writer.”
— Ruth F., parent

In a nutshell: I provide professional development and support for high school teachers and programmatic consulting for schools. I create literature-based courses for high school students. I also write about the arts, education, and other topics for publication and at karenharris.substack.com

GRANT UPDATE: I was awarded a second National Endowment for the Humanities grant to design and direct a two-week immersive summer institute for high school teachers called “Friendship and Identity in Literature, Film, and Adolescence.” It will be held at Boston University in July, 2024. The Institute, its teacher-participants, and our visiting guest scholars are all outstanding. Check out www.teachingfriendship.org to learn more about the Institute, and about teaching friendship literacy in high school.

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who I am and what I do

I am a teacher, curriculum developer, writer, and researcher. I love working with students, teachers, and schools.

I offer a range of educational services – from curriculum design, to talks on teen friendships or The Wisdom Curriculum.® I write about education, culture, and the arts. A National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant brought my curriculum “Friendship and Identity in Literature, Film, and Adolescence” to teachers nationwide.

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“Karen is a once in a lifetime teacher. ”
— Deb P., parent

About

Services

Writing

“I had a Harvard professor with criteria I just couldn’t meet on my own. With Karen’s feedback, I learned to be a better editor of my own work. I just got my first A on a paper thanks to her.”
— Alanna L., student
 

Writing

I write about teaching practice, parenting, teaching poetry, and using literature to cultivate students’ wisdom. I write curricula and resources for teachers. I also write long and short form essays at karenharris.substack.com

 

Writing

Writing and Resources
Poetry Belongs in the Classroom. Now more than ever
Poetry Belongs in the Classroom. Now more than ever
We All Want Schools To Reopen Fully. That Doesn't Mean They Should (for Cogniscenti/WBUR)
We All Want Schools To Reopen Fully. That Doesn't Mean They Should (for Cogniscenti/WBUR)
Echolocation (published 5/23/2020 in Pangyrus Magazine)
Echolocation (published 5/23/2020 in Pangyrus Magazine)
 

True, fearless educational innovation requires fierce advocacy, calculated risk-taking, deep familiarity with schools, and proven success as a classroom teacher. I bring all of this to my work with students, teachers, and schools.

 
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Academic equity is important to me. If your access to writing support (i.e. for college essays) is limited, I work pro-bono. Contact me for more info.