North Bay Teacher Shortage

Karen Ricketts is currently the Executive Director of the North Coast School of Education at Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE).  In this role, she oversees faculty and staff as they provide innovative professional development coursework, support and coaching for new teachers, mentors, and interns in the programs.

Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Ricketts worked as a director of human resources in the Windsor Unified School District, a Director of Curriculum and Special Education in the Piner-Olivet School District, a school administrator in Healdsburg Unified School District and a teacher and coach in grades four through college.  She earned her Master of Arts degree from Sonoma State University, her administrative credential from Sonoma State University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Chico State University.

As a seasoned educator, administrator, and former coach, she loves supporting next generation teachers as they enter the profession with the new innovations and educational best practices that lead to student growth and success.