About me
Karen McPherson is a secondary math coach for Buncombe County Schools. She provides professional development embedded in the classroom that focuses on improving teaching and learning. Her work includes researching and developing curriculum resources, identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students, and collaborating with teachers regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices.
Mrs. McPherson was a classroom teacher for 13 years prior to becoming an instructional coach. She is a National Board-Certified teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Math Education from UNC-Chapel Hill and MA Ed and Administrative Degrees from Western Carolina University.