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Jen Gibson

Jen is the Director of Strategy & Marketing at KCI, responsible for promoting and telling the KCI’s story in California and beyond. With a passion for education and a background in business and marketing, she previously worked as an education consultant for non-profits and edtech organizations. Jen’s career began in public affairs at the Orange County Register Newspaper, then transitioned to public education, serving as a teacher, adjunct faculty member, TOSA, and curriculum coordinator for 17 years. She later worked as an executive for edtech companies Lesson Planet and ABC-Clio. Jen holds a B.A. in International Politics from Cal Poly Humboldt, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Chapman University, an M.S. in Education from Grand Canyon University, and a Business Certificate in Marketing from UCLA.

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  • Elevating Education: Key Insights from the 2024 CISC Symposium
    Elevating Education: Key Insights from the 2024 CISC Symposium
    The 2024 CISC Symposium in Monterey, California, hosted by Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) with the theme “Students Rising,” united educators and innovators to explore innovative topics aimed at uplifting every student. The event featured workshops, keynotes, and discussions focused on enhancing educational strategies and innovations. The Krause Center for Innovation’s Team (Gay…
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  • Insights from the Silicon Valley AI Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future of AI in Education
    Insights from the Silicon Valley AI Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future of AI in Education
    The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI), in partnership with the AI Education Project (aiEDU) recently hosted a groundbreaking event, the Bay Area Summit on AI Education, marking a significant stride toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational paradigms. This full-day summit, held on February 2nd, 2024, at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, brought…
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  • Celebrating Our Partnership: A Look Back at the Power of Partnerships Event with SCCOE
    Celebrating Our Partnership: A Look Back at the Power of Partnerships Event with SCCOE
    We recently had the honor of being recognized as a distinguished partner honoree at the inaugural “Power of Partnerships: Together We Inspire” event hosted by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). This recognition is not just an award; it symbolizes our commitment to student success and embodies our shared values and goals with…
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  • Empowering Educators - KCI's MERIT Program and the Los Altos Town Crier 2023 Holiday Fund
    Empowering Educators - KCI's MERIT Program and the Los Altos Town Crier 2023 Holiday Fund
    In a recent article featured in the Los Altos Town Crier, the spotlight shone brightly on the Krause Center for Innovation’s (KCI) flagship professional learning program – MERIT (Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching). A cornerstone in educator development for over 23 years, MERIT has continuously evolved, driving advancements in teaching methodologies from its base…
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  • December Innovation Monthly Newsletter
    December Innovation Monthly Newsletter
      Happy Holidays! As the holiday season approaches, we extend our warmest greetings to you. Your dedication, resilience, and passion in shaping young minds are invaluable gifts to our society. In this season of joy and gratitude, we want to express our deepest appreciation for the extraordinary work you do each day. We also invite…
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  • Celebrating KCI MERIT Graduates at the Common Sense Media Awards
    Celebrating KCI MERIT Graduates at the Common Sense Media Awards
    The recent Common Sense Media Awards marked not just the 20th anniversary of an influential event but also a momentous occasion for educators, particularly those from the KCI community who graduated from the MERIT program. This year’s event, sparkling with glamour and inspirational stories, recognized individuals making a substantial impact on the lives of children…
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