PBLWorks
Karen Bioski-Simon is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Program Director at Alameda County Office of Education since July 2024 and as a National Faculty member at PBLWorks since May 2019. Previously, Karen held the position of Assistant Principal at Burlingame High School within the San Mateo Union High School District from August 2023 to July 2024 and worked in various roles at the San Francisco Unified School District from July 2015 to July 2023, including Program Administrator for College & Career Readiness and Induction Coach. Karen's extensive background includes leadership roles at City Arts & Technology High School and as Director of Guidance at Immaculate Conception Academy. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Education from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's Degree in Arts & Teaching from Northeastern University, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Marine Studies from Northeastern University.
PBLWorks
At PBLWorks, we believe that all students—no matter where they live or what their background—should have access to quality Project Based Learning to deepen their learning and achieve success in college, career, and life. Our exclusive focus is Project Based Learning. Why? Because we believe PBL is transformative for all kids. Through PBL, students engage in learning that is deep, long-lasting, and relevant to the challenges of their lives and the world they will inherit. Research confirms this. Our services, tools, and research are designed to build the capacity of K-12 teachers to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning, and the capacity of school leaders to create a culture for teachers to implement great projects with all students. We are current and former educators with experience in PBL and deep respect for teachers. We strive to offer an unrivaled level of service to guide educators in their journey toward a sustained, high-quality PBL practice.