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Kirsten Daehler
Kirsten Daehler
Director, Science and Engineering | WestEd
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
Kirsten Daehler
Summary
Kirsten Daehler is a seasoned educator and leader in the field of science and engineering education, currently serving as the Director of Science and Engineering at WestEd and as the Founder of Making Sense of SCIENCE. With a rich background that includes over two decades at WestEd, she has developed impactful professional learning models that enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement in STEM fields. Her research interests span equitable educational practices, data fluency, and the integration of science and literacy. Kirsten's contributions to educational policy and practice are recognized nationally, and she has played a pivotal role in shaping teacher professional development through rigorous research and evaluation. Holding degrees in chemistry and secondary science education, she combines her academic expertise with a passion for transformative teaching. Outside her professional endeavors, Kirsten enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking and rowing, reflecting her belief in the importance of experiential learning.
Kirsten Daehler
Work Experience
Director, Science and Engineering at
WestEd
January 2019 - Present
Director, Science and Engineering at
WestEd
January 2019 - Present
Founder and Director, Making Sense of SCIENCE at
WestEd
January 2012 - Present
Founder and Director, Making Sense of SCIENCE at
WestEd
January 2012 - Present
Senior Research Associate III and Research Associate at
WestEd
January 1997 - Present
Senior Research Associate III and Research Associate at
WestEd
January 1997 - Present
Regional Director, CA Scope, Sequence & Coordination and the National Alliance for Secondary Science at
WestEd
January 1995 - January 1998
Regional Director, CA Scope, Sequence & Coordination and the National Alliance for Secondary Science at
WestEd
January 1995 - January 1998
Lead Teacher Developer, Science Teaching Assessment Development Laboratory at
WestEd
January 1994 - January 1998
Lead Teacher Developer, Science Teaching Assessment Development Laboratory at
WestEd
January 1994 - January 1998
High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher and Science Department Chair at
Athenian School
January 1987 - January 1994
High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher and Science Department Chair at
The Athenian School
January 1987 - January 1994
Kirsten Daehler
Education
San Francisco State University, Master Of Arts (M.A.)
January 1989 - January 1991
Wellesley College, Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)
January 1983 - January 1987
San Francisco State University, California Teaching Credential, Physical Science
January 1992
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Kirsten Daehler is a seasoned educator and leader in the field of science and engineering education, currently serving as the Director of Science and Engineering at WestEd and as the Founder of Making Sense of SCIENCE. With a rich background that includes over two decades at WestEd, she has developed impactful professional learning models that enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement in STEM fields. Her research interests span equitable educational practices, data fluency, and the integration of science and literacy. Kirsten's contributions to educational policy and practice are recognized nationally, and she has played a pivotal role in shaping teacher professional development through rigorous research and evaluation. Holding degrees in chemistry and secondary science education, she combines her academic expertise with a passion for transformative teaching. Outside her professional endeavors, Kirsten enjoys outdoor activities such as backpacking and rowing, reflecting her belief in the importance of experiential learning.
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Colleagues
Vice President Human Resources
Vice President, Finance
Senior Research Associate
CEO Emerita, WestEd
Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation
Professor in Residence
Board Member
Vice President Health Justice and Prevention
Senior Managing Director
Vice President for K-12 Systems