--- title: BetterLesson Coach | Karla Bester --- [![BL Logo](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL%20Logo.jpg?width=189&height=40&name=BL%20Logo.jpg "BL Logo")](https://betterlesson.com/) - [K-12 Solutions](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/) - ## K-12 Solutions - [Integrated Insights](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/integrated-insights) - [PD Workshops](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/workshops) - [Instructional Coaching](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/instructional-coaching) - [Learning Walks](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/learning-walks) - [Self-Paced Learning](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/bl-connect/) - [Leader Hub](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/leader-hub) - [How We Help](https://betterlesson.com/personalized-professional-development/) - ## How We Help - [Comprehensive PD](https://betterlesson.com/personalized-professional-development/) - [Curriculum Implementation](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-implementation) - 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Search Search ![Coach_Karla-Bester](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coach_Karla-Bester.png?width=150&height=150&name=Coach_Karla-Bester.png "Coach_Karla-Bester") ##### BETTERLESSON COACH ## Karla Bester Dr. Karla Bester is an instructional coach for BetterLesson who strives to provide educators with the support needed to be successful in the world of Education. Karla believes that educators are superheroes and the glue that holds the world together. She was born into education with a family of well over 30 educators and received her initiation as a teacher through the Golen Apple Scholar Program. Karla has mentored teachers and administrators for over 20 years and is very passionate about helping others take their skills to the next level and rediscover their love for education. Karla holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, both from the University of Illinois. She also has a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on Training and Development Leadership from Northcentral University. ![diploma-icon](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/diploma-icon.svg "diploma-icon") #### Qualifications Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education Masters, Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D., Training and Leadership Development ![Icon_Blue_School](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_School.svg "Icon_Blue_School") #### Previous Educational Positions Teacher Technology Coordinator Technology Specialist Mentor Interventionist Department Head ![Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2.svg "Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2") #### Coaching Certifications 1:1 Coaching BL Connect In-Person Facilitation Virtual Facilitation ![Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing.svg "Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing") #### Areas of Expertise Pre-K: Art/Music K-2: Art/Music 3-5: Art/Music, Phys Ed/Health, Library Science 6-8: All Subjects, Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Art/Music, Phys Ed/Health, Library Science 9-12: All Subjects, Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Library Science ![Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush.svg "Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush") #### Additional Areas Teaching Certificate 09 State of Illinois ![language-icon](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/language-icon.svg "language-icon") #### Languages English [![BL-Logo-Inline-large](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL-Logo-Inline-large.png?width=2024&height=415&name=BL-Logo-Inline-large.png "BL-Logo-Inline-large")](https://betterlesson.com/) - [K-12 Development](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/) - [Integrated Insights](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/integrated-insights) - [PD Workshops](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/workshops) - [Instructional Coaching](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/instructional-coaching) - [Learning Walks](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/learning-walks) - [Self-Paced Learning](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/lab) - [PD Focus Areas](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/) - [Comprehensive PD](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/) - [High-Quality Curriculum Implementation](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-implementation) - [Instructional Leadership](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/instructional-leadership/) - [Student-Centered Instruction](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/student-centered-instruction) - [Learning Catalog](https://betterlesson.com/catalog/) - Who We Help - [Classroom Educators](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-teachers) - [Instructional Coaches](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-coaches) - [Leaders & Administrators](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-leaders) - [Curriculum Providers](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/partnerships) - [Explore Case Studies>>](https://betterlesson.com/category/case-study/) - [About Us](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://info.betterlesson.com/contact-us) - [Our Story & Team](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/) - [Newsroom](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/news) - [Strategic Partnerships](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/partnerships) - [Careers](https://betterlesson.pinpointhq.com/) - [Resources](https://betterlesson.com/resources/) - [PD Funding Guide](https://info.betterlesson.com/k12-professional-development-funding) - [ESSA-Certified PD](https://info.betterlesson.com/evidence-and-research) - [Help Center](https://betterlesson.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/4) - [Check Network](https://lab.betterlesson.com/networkcheck) - [Login: BL Lab & Leader Hub](https://user.betterlesson.com/login) - [Terms & Conditions](https://betterlesson.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://betterlesson.com/privacy-policy/) - [Security](https://betterlesson.com/security) © 2025 BetterLesson. 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