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Students Teaching Students

In coordination with an undergraduate-run organization called Students Teaching Students, CAS department faculty members mentor exemplary students who develop and teach 1-credit courses on a variety of subjects that advance expertise in communication and its role in public life. This semester, Associate Teaching Professor Lori Bedell is supporting undergraduates Kara Miller (who was in Lori’s RCL course a few years back) and Jess Strait as they teach a course titled “Period Talk: The Impact of Stigma on the Menstrual Equity Movement.”
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Karen Peters

Adjunct Faculty in Communication Arts and Sciences
kmp138@psu.edu

Education

BA Psychology and BS Comp Sci (minor: Human Resource Management), Neumann University, Aston, PA
M.Ed. Instructional Systems Design (minor: Educational Psychology/Learning Assessment), Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley, PA
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development (WFED), Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professional Bio

Dr. Peters is an experienced educator with more than 30 years of teaching in business, communication arts and sciences, and education. Her career spans government, corporate, and academic environments, where she has designed and delivered learning experiences that strengthen understanding, build capability, and support long‑term skill transfer.

A recognized leader in learning for transfer, she integrates the science of how people learn with practical, real‑world application. Her approach emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and hands‑on engagement, enabling learners at all levels to apply new knowledge with confidence.

Known for her reliability, professionalism, and ability to build strong working relationships, Dr. Peters creates learning environments where individuals and teams thrive. Her extensive background in enablement and facilitation allows her to guide diverse groups in exploring ideas, solving problems, and developing solutions that advance organizational goals.

Whether teaching in the classroom, partnering with colleagues, or consulting on learning strategy, she is driven by a commitment to helping others succeed and ensuring that learning truly makes an impact.