Karen L. Mapp
Keynote Speaker: Professor of Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Champion of the Partnerships Among Families, Community Members & Educators for School & Student Improvement
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Karen L. Mapp Biography
Karen Mapp is a professor of practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Over the past 25 years, her research and practice focus has been the cultivation of partnerships among families, community members, and educators that support student achievement and school improvement. Mapp holds a doctorate and master’s of education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a master’s in education from Southern Connecticut State University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
From 2008 to 2022, Mapp served as the faculty director of the HGSE Education, Policy and Management (EPM) master's program. She is a founding member of the District Leaders Network on Family and Community Engagement and serves on the boards of the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE), and The Hyams Foundation (Boston). From 2010 to 2023, she served as board member and six years as board chair of the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL).
From 2011 to 2013, Mapp served as a consultant on family and community engagement to the United States Department of Education (USDOE) in the Office of Innovation and Improvement where, in collaboration with the USDOE, she developed the first version of the Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships.
Mapp joined the HGSE faculty in January 2005 after serving for 18 months as the deputy superintendent for family and community engagement for the Boston Public Schools (BPS). While working with the BPS, she continued to fulfill her duties as president of the Institute for Responsive Education (IRE). She joined IRE in 1997 as project director, was appointed vice-president in May 1998, and served as president from September 1998 to December 2004.
Mapp is the author and co-author of several articles and books about the role of families and community members in the work of student achievement and school improvement, including: "A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement" (2002); "Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships" (2010); "Debunking the Myth of the Hard to Reach Parent" (2010); "Title I and Parent Involvement: Lessons from the Past, Recommendations for the Future" (2011); "A Match on Dry Grass: Community Organizing as a Catalyst for School Reform" (2011); "Partners in Education: A Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships" (2014); "From Private Citizens to Public Actors: The Development of Parent Leaders through Community Organizing" (2015); "Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success" (2017); "Embracing a New Normal: Toward a More Liberatory Approach to Family Engagement" (2021); and "Everyone Wins!: The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships and Implications for Practice" (2022).
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Karen L. Mapp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Education and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen L. Mapp for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Karen L. Mapp generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Sharroky Hollie, Liz Dozier and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen L. Mapp for an upcoming event.
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Our session with Dr. Mapp as part of our Family Engagement Series was a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections between schools and families.
Prince William County Schools - Nov 19 2025 -
Great team! I'll definitely work with you in the future.
KIPP DC Public Charter Schools - Aug 02 2019
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How much does it cost to book Karen L. Mapp for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Karen L. Mapp speak about?
Karen L. Mapp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Education, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Executive Leadership, Workshop and Education Reform. -
Where does Karen L. Mapp travel from?
Karen L. Mapp generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Karen L. Mapp?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen L. Mapp for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karen L. Mapp for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karen L. Mapp or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
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