Ken Borter

Ken Borter has a diverse work experience in education and program coordination. Ken began their career as a Teaching Assistant at Wellesley Public Schools in 2013 and went on to become an English Teacher and Social Studies Teacher. At Wellesley, they focused on developing students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills and incorporated technology into their lessons. Ken also worked as a Lead After School Instructor at Watertown Public Schools, where they supervised and organized activities for students.

In 2017, Ken joined the New Art Center as a Summer Program Coordinator, responsible for managing student needs, facilitating communication with parents, and analyzing feedback. Ken then served as a Social Studies Long Term Substitute at Public Schools of Brookline in 2018. Currently, Ken is employed by Waltham Public Schools as the Lead Civics Teacher, although specific dates are not provided for this role.

Before their career in education, Ken worked at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as a Resident Adviser and Events Chairperson. Ken played a leadership role in organizing events and supporting student residents during their time there.

Ken Borter holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Moderate Special Needs from Cambridge College, which they obtained from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Ken has also obtained additional certifications in 5-8 History Teaching License in 2018 and Secondary Education - History in 2012 from the Massachusetts Department of Education.