Karen Freemantle

All children have a right to an education that helps them to grow and thrive. It is incumbent upon educators to design and implement inclusive systems and structures that meet both the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. I advocate for an educational experience for children that is both rigorous and joyful, offering students a pathway to both academic excellence and personal fulfillment. In my career dedicated to teaching and administration, I am committed to ensuring that each student's needs are acknowledged, addressed, and met by the adults in the system.

Instructional Leadership | Community Engagement

Highly capable instructional leader with experience guiding school teams through curriculum adoption and implementation. Coordinate district wide TK program expansion. Skilled in facilitating informative parent nights and known for building strong partnerships with parent and community groups to enhance educational initiatives and family engagement.  

System Development and Implementation

Coordinated district-wide implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Systems (PBIS) to strengthen school culture and students' social emotional health. Developed Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), encompassing Tier 1, 2, and 3 instructional strategies, integrated and designated English language development, and continuous improvement cycles with data analysis. Coordinated and monitor the implementation of a district-wide shift to Proficiency-Based Education, including priority standards, proficiency scales, common assessments, and curricular maps. Created district-wide assessment plans, ensuring coordination between local and mandated state academic assessments and social-emotional screeners to monitor student progress and challenges.

Professional Development | Capacity Building

Lead site and district-wide staff development sessions on topics including; local and state assessments, classroom management, and high impact instructional techniques. Design professional development plans to support instructional practices, district initiatives, and curriculum adoptions for TK - 12th grade teachers.  Work with new and intern teachers to coordinate support and provide direct coaching to build skill and confidence in curriculum and classroom management. 

• Recipient of the NUSD Modeling the Way award in recognition of exemplary efforts in teacher development and support during the swift transition to a remote learning platform - 2020




• Marin County Golden Bell Recipient for Excellence in Teaching -2018.

• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)