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Saying Yes to PD

Dr. Kara Stern
Mar 10, 2021
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As teachers, we seek to create sparks; to find the topic or project that will fire students’ curiosity, and transform learning into something new and remarkable. We’re alchemists.

The thing that’s easy to forget is that this spark, this joy in learning something new, is just as important for us.

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Dr. Kara Stern

Dr. Kara Stern has seen school from just about every angle: high school English teacher, middle school principal, fellowship director for math and science teachers across New York City, and head of school at a rural N-12 school. That breadth is what she brings to her work at Smore, where she writes, speaks, and challenges educators to build the kinds of school communities where every student thrives. She holds a Master’s in Education Leadership from Teachers College and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from NYU.

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