Laura Harrington-Knopf
Compassionate educator, advocate & future therapist | 15+yrs supporting diverse learners & families | Columbia alum | Founder of The HK Institute | Dedicated to whole-child learning, inclusive education & mental wellness
- Role
- Founder, Managing Partner & Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Private Practice
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laura Harrington-Knopf
I am a compassionate, mission-driven educator, advocate, and curriculum designer with…
Experience
Founder, Managing Partner & Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Jun 2020 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
Founded a boutique educational enrichment agency offering holistic, trauma-informed support during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Created and oversaw 25 customized learning pods across NY, NJ, and CA. • Managed staffing, onboarding, insurance, and compliance across all pods; maintained 100% family retention throughout 2022. • Designed full-scale curricula incorporating SEL and mindfulness strategies, increasing student well-being scores by 30% in feedback surveys. • Integrated inclusive, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based pedagogies such as AMI Montessori and Reggio Emilia, tailored to neurodiverse learners. • Implemented the Teachers College Advancing Literacy curriculum alongside STEM, social studies, humanities, and arts content to foster interdisciplinary learning across all pods. • Delivered full-service educational planning for children ages 2–12, blending therapeutic, academic, and creative modalities. • Conducted bi-monthly instructional observations and feedback sessions using video analysis, leading to measurable improvement in teaching practice across all supported pods. • Supported parents through coaching, advocacy, weekly town meetings, and coordination of interdisciplinary care teams.
Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
2006 — 2010
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Master of Arts - MA, Mental Health & Wellness Counseling
Centro Internazionale Studi Montessoriani
AMI Primary (3-6), Montessori Teacher Education
Ranney School
High School Diploma
2002 — 2006
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - MA, Elementary Inclusive Education & Curriculum Design
2011 — 2014
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