Karen L. Harris
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who I am and what I do

I am a teacher, curriculum developer, writer, and researcher. I love working with students, teachers, and schools.

I offer a range of educational services – from curriculum design, to talks on teen friendships or The Wisdom Curriculum.® I write about education, culture, and the arts. A National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant brought my curriculum “Friendship and Identity in Literature, Film, and Adolescence” to teachers nationwide.

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“Karen is a once in a lifetime teacher. ”
— Deb P., parent

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Writing

“I had a Harvard professor with criteria I just couldn’t meet on my own. With Karen’s feedback, I learned to be a better editor of my own work. I just got my first A on a paper thanks to her.”
— Alanna L., student
 

Karen Cricket Harris, Ed.D.

educator / writer

Curriculum Writer and Teacher Educator

Essayist

 
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that Karen changed my son’s life. His writing improved tremendously. He began to think of himself as a writer.”
— Ruth F., parent

Providing professional development and support for high school teachers and programmatic consulting for schools. I create literature-based courses for high school students. In addition, I write about the arts, education, and other topics for publication and on my Substack, “Wising Up Together.”

GRANT UPDATE: I was awarded a second National Endowment for the Humanities grant to design and direct a two-week immersive summer institute for high school teachers called “Friendship and Identity in Literature, Film, and Adolescence.” It was held at Boston University in July, 2024. The Institute, its teacher-participants, and our visiting guest scholars were all outstanding. Check out www.teachingfriendship.org to learn more about the Institute, and about teaching friendship literacy in high school.

 

Writing

I write about teaching practice, parenting, teaching poetry, and using literature to cultivate students’ wisdom. I write curricula and resources for teachers. I also write long and short form essays at karenharris.substack.com

 

Writing

 

True, fearless educational innovation requires fierce advocacy, calculated risk-taking, deep familiarity with schools, and proven success as a classroom teacher. I bring all of this to my work with students, teachers, and schools.

 
 
 

Academic equity is important to me. If your access to writing support (i.e. for college essays) is limited, I work pro-bono. Contact me for more info.