Staff

Kara Doherty

As the Education Manager for Professional Learning Programs at the Wade Institute for Science Education at Manomet Conservation Sciences, Kara is passionate about supporting educators with professional development that’s both content-rich and practical. She holds a M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in English as a Second Language, and brings valuable insight from her years as an elementary school teacher.

Kara understands the joys and challenges of the classroom firsthand, and she’s committed to creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences for teachers that balance strong science content with effective pedagogy. At Manomet, she’s excited to help expand the Wade Institute’s reach by building new partnerships and bringing programs to more communities.

Outside of work, Kara enjoys reading, dancing, listening to podcasts, and getting creative with crafts.