She is responsible for setting up opportunities in Salesforce, traveling to major conferences, marketing, and building relationships with district representatives.
ROUND ROCK, TX, August 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Karen M. Sommerhauser, MEd, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mrs. Sommerhauser is a distinguished professional in the field of education, currently serving as the associate manager of education partnerships at Discovery Education. With a career spanning over two decades, she has demonstrated exceptional expertise in curriculum development for K-12 education.
In her current role at Discovery Education, which she has held since 2023, Mrs. Sommerhauser represents the company in Texas, working from home and communicating with school districts via email. She is responsible for setting up opportunities in Salesforce, traveling to major conferences, marketing and building relationships with district representatives. Prior to this position, she served as a business development representative at Discovery Education from 2022 to 2023.
Before joining Discovery Education, Mrs. Sommerhauser had an extensive career in teaching and educational leadership. From 2011 until 2022, she was a science educator, team leader and instructional coach at Round Rock Independent School District. Her tenure there was marked by her dedication to improving science education and mentoring fellow educators. Earlier in her career, she taught biology at Kern High School District between 2000 and 2003.
Mrs. Sommerhauser's academic achievements have been instrumental in her professional success, which began with a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She subsequently earned a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on science education from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. This accomplishment is particularly significant as she completed her degree while working full time and raising her children as a single mother.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Sommerhauser has been recognized for her contributions to education. She was a candidate for Teacher of the Year for middle school science and is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education. Her commitment to providing high-quality curriculum resources has been driven by her personal experiences and the values instilled in her by her father, a retired naval officer.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Sommerhauser aims to secure a leadership role within the Texas sales team at Discovery Education and continue collaborating with school districts to enhance educational outcomes. Her journey reflects unwavering determination and a passion for education that continues to drive her forward in both her career and personal life.
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