Kara Akpla, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Hello! I'm Kara, I have recently taken a big step of changing careers from a Middle School Dean of Students and Student Success Coordinator! I have 11 years with a demonstrated history of working at every level of public education (Elementary, Middle & High School). I am using my talents and strengths to help others during an unexpected time of loss as a claims specialist! I have a passion for helping others and I am excited for the growth and opportunity to work for a company I have grown up around through family members who also work for State Farm and being a community resource through this company. I thrive in building positive relationships within the company organization, local team and larger community 💫 I am energetic, creative and highly driven in continuously striving to learn and grow in order to be the best champion for myself and others🌟 I am compassionate about supporting, motivating and working with others to problem-solve and achieve goals! I am extremely motivated and possess a proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment! I am Skilled in 🛠✨Administrative Leadership✨Teamwork Oriented✨Relationship Building✨Strategic Planning✨Professional Development✨Instructional Leadership ✨Student Discipline & Intervention✨Student & Teacher Motivation ✨Cultural Integration✨Special Education✨Community Outreach & RelationsI am a diverse educator with a Bachelor of Science (B.Ed) in Special Education from Fontbonne University and a Master of Education (M.Ed) focused in Educational Leadership and Administration from Missouri Baptist University. 📚Outside of work I love to spend quality time with my husband, family and friends! We enjoy sports, youth coaching, yoga, cooking, reading, and going on scenic outdoor adventures!