Karen Lirenman

Karen is an award winning primary school teacher who is transforming education by connecting her students with the world through Twitter, blogs, and video conferencing.  She takes a hands-on approach to teaching by including inquiry, projects, and the maker mindset in her classroom.  Her students choose how they
learn, show, and share their knowledge.  Karen earned her bachelor of arts degree, bachelor of education degree, and a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of British Columbia. Karen has taught in both Australia and Canada. Karen is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google for Education Certified Innovator.  She blogs regularly at www.klirenman.com.