Karen L. Nielsen

Karen Nielsen joined the Department in Fall 2007 as a Temporary Instructor. She received her M.A. from Central Michigan University.  She teaches PSC 305, Midtier Teaching in Political Science, and PSC 405, Methods for Teaching Political Science. She is an advisor for the Social Studies Major (secondary emphasis).

 Education

  • Kellogg Community College: Legal Assistant Program
  • Sam Houston State University, 1983 – 85
  • M.A., Central Michigan University, 1972
  • B.S in Ed, Central Michigan University, 1970

Fields of Specialization

  • Taught American Government, AP Government and Politics, World History, AP European History, Texas Government, Economics, and American History.
  • Democratic Political Theory
  • Liberalism and Communitarianism

Work Experience

  • 1973 – 1981 Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek Michigan
  • 1981 – 1985 Cy Fair High School, Houston Texas
  • 1985 – 2007 Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek Michigan
  • 1995 – 1998 Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek Michigan

Professional Development

  • Intel Teach for the Future
  • Dimensions of Learning
  • Project Time: (3 year on going Federal program)
  • Alternative Authentic Assessments
  • Integration of Language Arts and Social Studies through Technology
  • E-Chalk
  • Digital Story Telling
  • Various ASCD Conferences and Seminars
  • Tri–County ISD program to design Social Studies Curriculum and integrate State benchmarks
  • John Collins Writing Program