Full Name
Kirsten Keels
Job Title
Professional Development Specialist
Company
DreamBox Learning
Bio

Kirsten Keels spent 8 years as a classroom educator teaching fourth and fifth grade math and science. Throughout her academic career, she has spoken at national conferences such as AERA, NCTM, AMTE, PMENA, and LDA. Kirsten is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Mathematics education, conducting  research focused on designing interventions that prepare elementary students with mathematics learning difficulties for algebra coursework.  She joined DreamBox as a Professional Development Specialist offering support to teachers using our adaptive math program in K-8 classrooms. Using her classroom experience and research interests as a guide, Kirsten seeks to connect research and practice in meaningful, impactful ways to improve education outcomes for all students.

Kirsten Keels