Caroline Krause

Caroline Krause is a nationally recognized Aboriginal educator whose areas of expertise are second language instruction, diversity, social justice, and Aboriginal education. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Master's degree from the University of British Columbia, and thirty-eight years of experience in various educational settings.

Mrs. Krause worked for the Vancouver School Board, first as an elementary and secondary teacher and then as an administrator in three inner city schools. With the financial support of corporate partners, she was instrumental in turning a troubled school, located in one of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods and comprised of 50 percent Aboriginal enrolment, into an academic success story.

From 2005 to 2010 Mrs. Krause was a Faculty Associate in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. She taught a number of courses and oversaw the Diversity Cohort Program, which enabled student teachers to explore important social justice issues, such as improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Mrs. Krause recently participated in a national Canadian research project that brought together researchers and high profile members of Aboriginal communities from across the country to look at issues related to Aboriginal people who live off reserve, results of which were published in the 2010 Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study by the Environics Institute of Canada.

Mrs. Krause has also participated in several committees including the Vancouver School Board Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee, the Vancouver School Board Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement Steering Committee, the Vancouver Board of Trade Aboriginal Opportunities Committee, and the Royal Bank After-School Program Selection Committee.