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Kara Ball, M.S.

Kara Ball is an Academic Officer for Teacher Created Materials, where she leads professional development for educators nationwide across a wide range of content areas, including science, STEAM, artificial intelligence, math, ELA, social studies, early childhood, and special education. She is especially passionate about inquiry-based learning and its role in deepening student engagement and understanding—particularly within science and social studies instruction. Before joining TCM, Kara served as a district elementary STEM education specialist for Baltimore City Public Schools. In that role, she supported 131 schools through curriculum development, educator training, program evaluation, and resource management, helping to elevate STEM education across the district. Kara holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Towson University and a Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Innovative Education at Walden. A National Board-Certified Teacher in Early Childhood since 2014, Kara brings a wealth of classroom and leadership experience to her work, with a deep commitment to empowering educators and supporting student success through hands-on, inquiry-driven instruction.