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Karyn Koven, Ed.D. has an extensive work experience in the field of education. Karyn is the Founder/CEO of LanguageBird, an online school for world language courses that is WASC and Cognia accredited, University of California and NCAA approved. LanguageBird has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in education.

Prior to LanguageBird, Karyn worked at HighTech LA as a Founding Faculty, Assistant Principal, Administrator, and Director of College Counseling and Internships. HighTech LA achieved significant recognition as a CA Gold Ribbon School and a top charter high school in California. Karyn also partnered with prestigious institutions to bring innovative arts and engineering programs to the school.

Before HighTech LA, Karyn was a Language Arts/English/Writing/Journalism Teacher and Counselor at LAUSD. Karyn taught students of all grade levels, addressed diverse student needs, and implemented a project-based learning system.

Through their various roles, Karyn has demonstrated expertise in education, leadership, and program development.

Karyn Koven, Ed.D. received their Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from UCLA in the years 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor's degree (B.A.) and Journalism Bachelor's degree (J.B.A.) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1994 to 1998. Koven also attended Harvard-Westlake School from 1990 to 1994, although their degree and field of study are not specified.

In addition to their academic degrees, Karyn Koven holds several certifications. These include an Inbound Marketing Certification from HubSpot Academy, obtained in January 2019, an Instructional Rounds certification from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, obtained in April 2011, and an Administrative Services Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, obtained in August 2008. Karyn also holds a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles, obtained in February 2004, and has participated in the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions from Harvard University Graduate School of Education in July 2003.

Furthermore, Koven has a Clear California Teaching Credential, obtained in June 2001, and a Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate, also obtained in June 2001. The institutions from which they obtained these credentials are not specified.