A National Board-certified journalism teacher, Karen names her 'Two Bridges' practice after Maryland's Bay Bridge and Florida's Sunshine Skyway.

About Me

Karen Hott loves working one-on-one with teens navigating the transition from high school to college, having successfully worked with every type of student — from class valedictorians to those who need to explain what happened junior year. Before becoming an independent educational consultant, she taught AP English Language and Composition and journalism at a Maryland public high school, earning National Board certification and recognition as a Certified Journalism Educator.

Karen named her practice "Two Bridges" both figuratively — reflecting her belief that every student has more than one path to a successful future — and literally, after Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Florida's Sunshine Skyway. Her essay approach is coaching, not editing: she never revises a student's writing, instead sitting with them (in person or via Zoom) to help them find their own authentic voice, ensuring every essay stays entirely theirs. She holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Maryland, an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John's College, and a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine, and is a professional member of IECA, HECA, and NACAC.

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