Dr. Kara Knight is a clinical social worker, educator, leader, mental health advocate and a two-time published author. Furthermore, she is an award-winning educational leader who has been recognized for her contributions to the educational field. In 2017, Dr. Knight received the Midwest Spotlight Educator award (METC) and in 2013 received the Missouri Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award (Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education). In 2018, Dr. Knight was nominated for the prestigious 2018 McGraw Prize in Education.
Dr. Knight has served in many capacities throughout her career in social work and education. In 2018, Dr. Knight published the book “Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve.” On November 30, 2021, her second book, “The Confident School Leader: 7 Keys in Implementing Change,” was published as well. Dr. Knight has presented at many conferences, such as the Learning and the Brain Conference, hosted by MIT and Harvard University.
In December 2021, Dr. Knight graduated with my Doctorate of Educational Leadership and received her Superintendent Certification. Since Dr. Knight believes in always growing and evolving, she is currently following her mental health passion by pursuing her MSW at Saint Louis University.