Kristin Hokanson

About Kristin Hokanson

I\'m a committed educator with over 25 years of experience driving innovation in K-12 schools. My journey spans teaching, coaching, consulting, and district administration, with a core focus on preparing students and faculty to thrive in today\'s world. My passion is creating authentic, rigorous, and empowering schools for all. I\'ve built a strong track record collaborating with educators, communities, and students to design and support inquiry-driven, project-based learning environments. As Director of Professional Learning at Inquiry Schools, I championed the use of modern tools for a future-focused education. Most recently as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction at School Lane Charter School I led curriculum development efforts through the pandemic that resulted in the school being ranked #2 Best Charter High School in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report 2024.Expertise:* Inquiry-driven, project-based learning* Technology integration (modeling effective use across content areas)* Facilitating high-quality Professional development for student driven learning* Media literacy* Curriculum development* Instructional effectivenessConnect with me! I\'m always eager to network with passionate educators and thought leaders in the field.

Experience

1. Digital Learning Coach

   Media Education Lab

   Jul 2008 — Present

   Present and facilitate workshops on the topic of Copyright and Fair use with regard to technology integration and media literacy. Serve as faculty member Summer Institute in Digital Literacy and Media Education Institutes.

Education

• Penn State World Campus

  Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

  2004 — 2006

• Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - School of Graduate Studies

  School Administration K-12

  2008 — 2010

• Cabrini University

  M Ed, Reading

  1994 — 1997

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Elementary Education and Teaching

Skills

• Instructional Technology
• Curriculum Design
• Staff Development
• Instructional Design
• Classroom
• E-Learning
• Technology Integration
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Technology
• Secondary Education
• Professional Development Programs
• Teaching
• Teacher Training
• K-12
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Distance Learning
• Special Education
• Educational Consulting
• Moodle
• Curriculum Mapping
• Adult Education
• Program Development
• Elementary Education
• Training
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Literacy
• Classroom Management
• Blended Learning
• Higher Education
• Lesson Planning
• Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Media Literacy
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Grant Writing
• Pedagogy
• Project-Based Learning