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Kirsten Daehler

Director, Science and Engineering | WestEd

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States

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Kirsten Daehler

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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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Kirsten Daehler

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Director, Science and Engineering at

WestEd

January 2019 - Present

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Director, Science and Engineering at

WestEd

January 2019 - Present

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Founder and Director, Making Sense of SCIENCE at

WestEd

January 2012 - Present

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Founder and Director, Making Sense of SCIENCE at

WestEd

January 2012 - Present

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Senior Research Associate III and Research Associate at

WestEd

January 1997 - Present

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Senior Research Associate III and Research Associate at

WestEd

January 1997 - Present

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Regional Director, CA Scope, Sequence & Coordination and the National Alliance for Secondary Science at

WestEd

January 1995 - January 1998

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Regional Director, CA Scope, Sequence & Coordination and the National Alliance for Secondary Science at

WestEd

January 1995 - January 1998

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Lead Teacher Developer, Science Teaching Assessment Development Laboratory at

WestEd

January 1994 - January 1998

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Lead Teacher Developer, Science Teaching Assessment Development Laboratory at

WestEd

January 1994 - January 1998

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High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher and Science Department Chair at

Athenian School

January 1987 - January 1994

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High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher and Science Department Chair at

The Athenian School

January 1987 - January 1994

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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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