Karen Henman, Ph.D.

Contact information

khenman@brenau.edu
(770) 297-5946
Karen Henman headshot
Karen Henman headshot

Karen Henman moved from Indiana in 2010 to Gainesville, Georgia, to teach science education courses at Brenau University in the College of Education. Prior to her move, she taught middle school, life, earth, physical, and integrated science. During that time she held various offices in the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, including president and conference chair. Karen received her Bachelors of Science in Science Education from Ball State University, Masters of Science from Indiana University and Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction and Technology in Science Teaching and Learning at Indiana State University.

Dr. Henman has presented at numerous state and national conferences including NSTA, GSTA, and HASTI. She has numerous publication articles about science teaching along with middle grades teaching resources in remote sensing. Some areas of research interest include academic achievement, self-esteem, motivation, environmental education, equity, inclusion and diversity.