User:Karen Hessel

Public School Teacher and Administrator 1971 - 2011 (Worked in suburban, rural and urban districts) All schools I led became Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence at the State and National level. Currently serving as a consultant to school districts across the State of Pennsylvania. (Over 20 districts) Investigating options for closing the achievement gap and expanding opportunities for all types of learners. Served as a Distinguished Educator n Pennsylvania and a Network Turn Around Officer in the State of New Jersey Served as Bureau Director for Teaching and Learning in the Pennsylvania Department of Education