Kara Morton

Kara Morton is an Assistant Professor at Salem State University's McKeown School of Education. She brings nearly 18 years of experience as a middle school mathematics teacher at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA, where she developed hands-on curricula and integrated mindfulness into holistic learning. Her academic journey includes a B.S. from American University, an M.Ed from Lesley University, and an Ed.D from Northeastern University.

Research Interests:

• Mathematics and Science Education for Pre-K to 8th Grade Educators
• Intersection of Social Justice and Mathematics Pedagogy
• STEM and STEMx Initiatives
• Cognitive Development for Preservice Teachers
• Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
• Teacher Retention and Student Achievement
• Mindfulness Practices in the Classroom
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies
• Accessible Curriculum Design
• Building Inclusive Academic Communities
• Student-Teacher Learning Communities

Dr. Morton has also taught graduate students as a part-time Senior Lecturer at Lesley University and has conducted international research on educational systems in Europe, focusing on racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. classrooms.