Cara Hiripitiyage Ed.d.

Cara Hiripitiyage, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Cara is currently working as an Adjunct Professor at Maryville University of Saint Louis since 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Secondary Education at Pattonville School District starting from July 2017. Before that, they held the position of High School Assistant Principal at the same district from July 2008 to June 2017. Cara's teaching career began in 2001 at Lindbergh Schools, where they worked as a High School English Teacher until June 2008.

Cara Hiripitiyage, Ed.D. began their education in 1997 at Maryville University of Saint Louis, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English. Cara completed their undergraduate studies in 2001. In 2004, Cara enrolled at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Cara graduated from this program in 2007.

After a gap in their education, Cara returned to Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2016 to pursue a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Cara completed their doctoral studies in 2018.

In addition to their academic achievements, Cara obtained a number of certifications from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These certifications include English 9-12 Certification, Principal 7-12 Certification, Speech and Theatre 9-12 Certification, and Superintendent Certification. The exact dates of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.