Karen Friedrich

Karen Friedrich serves as the Manager of Learning Partner Engagement for The Mind Trust, supporting the Indiana Learns program, which focuses on enhancing reading and math skills for young learners in Indiana through funded tutoring initiatives. Prior experience includes roles such as Intermediate Special Education Teacher at Invent Learning Hub, Director at Early Learning Indiana's Day Early Learning Fort Harrison, and CDA Professional Development Specialist at The Council for Professional Recognition. Karen's career also includes teaching positions and management roles in early childhood education and restaurant management. An educational background featuring a Master of Arts in Teaching/Special Education/ESL from Marian University, a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education from Ball State University, and an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech Community College complements professional expertise.