Karen Covington
About Karen Covington
Karen Covington is a Content Editor at Great Minds, specializing in continuing education and onboarding processes. She has a background in biology and education, with previous roles at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Guaranteed Rate, among others.
Current Role at Great Minds
Karen Covington serves as a Content Editor at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing educational content and resources that support effective teaching and learning. Her responsibilities include editing and refining materials to ensure clarity and alignment with educational standards.
Previous Experience at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Prior to her current role, Covington worked at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a Senior Learning Architect from 2015 to 2020. During her five years in this position, she contributed to the design and development of educational programs and resources, enhancing the learning experience for students.
Educational Background
Karen Covington earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied Biology with an Ecology Emphasis and Anthropology from 2006 to 2010. She later obtained a Master of Science in Secondary Education and Teaching, with a focus on Biology, from Northwestern University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014.
Specialization in Continuing Education
Covington specializes in continuing education and onboarding processes. She has developed training protocols and supporting materials for adult education, utilizing her expertise in phenomenon-based learning and hands-on instruction to enhance the learning experience.
Experience in eLearning and Project Management
With significant experience in eLearning and project management, Covington has worked in various educational roles. Her previous positions include Instructional Designer at Guaranteed Rate and Data Specialist at Franklin & Marshall College, where she applied her skills in instructional design and data management to improve educational outcomes.