Liz Henkel Lorenz
About Liz Henkel Lorenz
Liz Henkel Lorenz serves as the Curriculum Lead for grades 6-8 in Humanities at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in education, she has previously worked as a teacher and academic coordinator in various roles across multiple institutions, including KIPP NYC and Harlem Village Academies.
Work at Great Minds
Liz Henkel Lorenz has been serving as the Curriculum Lead for grades 6-8 in Humanities at Great Minds since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing curriculum strategies that enhance educational outcomes for middle school students. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Content Lead in Humanities at Great Minds from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to the creation of educational materials.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Great Minds, Liz Henkel Lorenz held various teaching and administrative roles in educational institutions. She worked at KIPP NYC as an 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as an Academic Coordinator at Harlem Village Academies from 2015 to 2018. Her teaching experience at Harlem Village Academies also includes roles as an 11th and 12th Grade English teacher from 2013 to 2018 and as a 6th and 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Liz Henkel Lorenz holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary English Education from the City University of New York City College, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Literature and Creative Writing from Bard College, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both teaching and curriculum development.
Early Career and Additional Roles
In the early stages of her career, Liz Henkel Lorenz worked at St. Francis Preparatory School as a teacher for 10th and 11th Grade English from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Social Media Manager at Harlem Village Academies from 2012 to 2014, where she managed the institution's online presence and communications.