Karen Miller-Kopp
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven track record of fostering a growth mindset and implementing innovative instructional strategies that enhance student motivation and achievement. Committed to building strong relationships within diverse communities to drive school improvement and professional growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Teacher Support
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, USA
01.2019 - 01.2024
Principal
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, USA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Principal
Manor ISD
Manor, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Director of School Improvement and Professional Growth
Plainview ISD
Plainview, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Principal
Lake Travis ISD
Lake Travis, USA
01.2009 - 01.2014
Associate Principal of Curriculum
Lake Travis High School
Lake Travis, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Principal
Austin ISD
Austin, USA
01.2004 - 01.2007
Mentor Teacher
Texas State University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Adjunct Professor
Texas State University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Teacher Pre-K & K
Austin ISD
Austin, USA
01.1997 - 01.2004
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy - School Improvement
Texas State University
01-2018
Administration Certification -
Texas State University
01-2004
Master of Education - Curriculum
Southwest Texas State University
01-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Texas State University
01-1997
Disaster Preparedness -
Community College of the Air Force
01-1995
Associate - Liberal Arts
Troy State
01-1993
Allied Health Sciences -
Community College of the Air Force
01-1992
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher training
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Student motivation
- Collaborative learning
- Feedback implementation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Serving diverse communities
- Lesson delivery
Recognitions
- National Title 1 School: For Closing the Achievement Gap, 2014
- United States Air Force - Active Duty, 1987-1994
Leadership Experience
- Dean of Teacher Support, Corsicana ISD, 08/01/19 - 05/01/24
- Principal, Fannin Elementary, 08/01/17 - 05/01/19, Corsicana ISD
- Principal, Shadow Glenn Elementary, 08/01/15 - 05/01/17, Manor ISD
- Executive Director of School Improvement and Professional Growth, Plainview ISD, 08/01/14 - 05/01/15
- Principal, Lake Travis Elementary, 08/01/09 - 05/01/14, Lake Travis ISD
- Associate Principal of Curriculum, Lake Travis High School, 08/01/07 - 05/01/09, Lake Travis ISD
- Assistant Principal, Crockett High School, 08/01/04 - 05/01/07, Austin ISD
Timeline
Dean of Teacher Support
Corsicana ISD
01.2019 - 01.2024
Principal
Corsicana ISD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Principal
Manor ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Director of School Improvement and Professional Growth
Plainview ISD
01.2014 - 01.2015
Principal
Lake Travis ISD
01.2009 - 01.2014
Associate Principal of Curriculum
Lake Travis High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Principal
Austin ISD
01.2004 - 01.2007
Mentor Teacher
Texas State University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Adjunct Professor
Texas State University
01.2001 - 01.2004
Teacher Pre-K & K
Austin ISD
01.1997 - 01.2004
Doctorate of Philosophy - School Improvement
Texas State University
Administration Certification -
Texas State University
Master of Education - Curriculum
Southwest Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Texas State University
Disaster Preparedness -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate - Liberal Arts
Troy State
Allied Health Sciences -
Community College of the Air Force