Karen Falkenberg, Ph.D.

Karen Falkenberg has a Ph.D. in Educational Research from Emory University. She has B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering and over 30 years of experience as a teacher educator, researcher, and university administrator. She is a strategic leader passionate about supporting performance enhancement in others through self-reflection, deep work, and the wellsprings of joy and gratitude. Whether one is solo, in a community of practice, or on a team, the commitments to purposeful goals, personal health, equity, cultural competency, and effective effort are foundations for success. With a proven track record in building “something from scratch” for large and small organizations, Karen currently coaches individuals and teams seeking to maximize their potential. Her coaching is grounded in the synergies of neuroscience, wellness, foundational principles of psychology, traditions of western science, and eastern philosophies.

Dr. Falkenberg is a nationally and internationally recognized science and engineering education expert. She has a patent for solar cell technology and was a contributor to Technically Speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology (2002) published by the National Academy of Engineering. She has taught over 1000 teachers and has individually coached approximately 100 teachers and 25 emerging leaders.

Karen advised the ILC leadership team on the execution and scaling of innovative learning and leadership strategies that build the skills and internal motivation of teachers, students, and educational leaders.