Karena Hartson
Edmonton Public Schools
Consultant
Dr. Hartson began her career as a classroom teacher where she taught Language Arts, Social Studies, and various Fine Arts programs to Junior High students. She also ran a lunch-time chess club for students (but never won a single game) and an after-school badminton club (she won few of those). She has a Masters degree in Curriculum Theory and a PhD in Teacher Leadership. Her current work as a consultant focuses on teaching for conceptual understanding, Language Arts and Literature, literacy in middle schools, and supporting new curriculum implementation.