Karen Halpenny
About Karen Halpenny
Karen Halpenny serves as the Editorial Director for North America Media Products and Publishing at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in editorial roles, having previously worked at Scholastic and Pearson, and held various positions at Sesame Workshop over the years.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Karen Halpenny serves as the Editorial Director for North America Media Products and Publishing at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the development and management of media products and publishing initiatives. Her role involves overseeing editorial direction and ensuring alignment with the organization's mission to educate and entertain children.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Prior to her current role, Halpenny worked at Sesame Workshop in various capacities. She was a Senior Editor from 2011 to 2013 and then transitioned to Senior Editor, Publishing and Senior Manager, Digital Publishing from 2013 to 2015. During her time at Sesame Workshop, she focused on enhancing content quality and expanding digital publishing efforts.
Experience at Scholastic
Halpenny's experience at Scholastic includes working as a Consultant from 2011 to 2012 and as an Editorial Assistant for seven months in 2002. Her time at Scholastic contributed to her understanding of educational publishing and editorial processes.
Educational Background
Karen Halpenny studied at New York University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her career in publishing and media.
Early Career at Pearson
Halpenny began her career as an Editorial Assistant at Pearson from 2002 to 2004. This role allowed her to gain initial experience in the publishing industry, which she later built upon in her subsequent positions.