Karen Willemsen

Karen Willemsen is an accomplished education professional and the founder of TeachingtheDream.com, where dynamic workshops for parents and schools are conducted. As an Educational Leadership Consultant for Teaching Tolerance, Karen specializes in professional development centered on social justice education, addressing critical issues such as civil rights and diversity. In addition, Karen serves as an Education Coordinator with Define American and as a Certificated Substitute Teacher with Seattle Public Schools, where extensive experience includes teaching art, technology, and social studies across various grade levels. Educational credentials encompass a Master's in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a California Teaching Credential from Santa Clara University, and a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.