Karen Steffensen holds an MEd from York University, thesis focus Optimizing Innovation in Praxis. Passionate about imaginative leadership grounded by “artfulmindedness” (Steffensen, 2012) as well as innovation & creativity in and through the Arts, Karen draws upon her expertise in K-12 curricula, pedagogy, system leadership, change and improvement to collaboratively support school district leaders in their journeys of quality continuous improvement. Career highlights include previously serving as Manager of the Regional Support Unit, Ontario Ministry of Education, Course Director for York University’s Consecutive Education Program (Ontario), West Area Superintendent of Schools with Surrey School District (British Columbia), Curriculum Consultant with York Region District School Board (Ontario), and, Principal of Sechelt Elementary, Sunshine Coast SD #46 (British Columbia).
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