Kara Mann
Associate Director, 6-12 STEM Programs
- Role
- Director, High Schools of the Future at Liberty Science Center
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kara Mann
Doctor of Education with over 15 years of professional experience combining informal science education, laboratory, and research science. Passionate and versatile leader who enjoys working in a collaborative setting to enhance STEAM educational opportunities, mentor colleagues, and seek professional growth opportunities. Skilled and thorough program developer and educator with a demonstrated history of managing long-term grant funded programs and a passion for increasing scientific literacy.
Experience
Director, High Schools of the Future
Jul 2022 — Present
Lead a two-year pilot afterschool program in career readiness, serving as liaison between Liberty Science Center, corporate partner Bank of America, and participating high schools- Designed and implemented three on-site internships at Liberty Science Center for HSoF students, connecting participants to real-world STEM experiences- Coordinate the Partners in Science summer research mentoring program, overseeing student selection, mentor matching, and career readiness workshops- Drive program strategy, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development to prepare students for STEM workforce pathways.
Education
Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Doctor of Education (EdD), Design of Learning Environments
2014 — 2018
Rutgers University
Master's Degree, Cell and Developmental Biology
2010 — 2014
Skidmore College
Bachelor's Degree, Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
2001 — 2005
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biology
2007 — 2009
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