Kaleidoscope Psychology - Calgary

Dr. Karin Coles is a licensed and registered psychologist with a specialization in educational psychology. A former teacher and school principal with 20 years experience in Calgary school systems, Karin brings to her work with clients her expertise in working with diverse learners in the areas of assessment, advocacy, program development, mentorship, curriculum development, teaching, and learning. Currently, Karin works in both private practice and as an Associate Director, Master of Counseling Program, City University of Seattle. Together with leadership responsibilities, Karin teaches core competency courses in theory, assessment, and ethics and law for graduate students enrolled in the program.  A life long learner, Karin has an extensive educational background achieving multiple degrees since 1989. Karin has a Bachelor of Education degree, with a specialized diploma in Early Childhood Education. She obtained her Master of Arts degree with a specialization in curriculum and assessment in 1999.  Her M.A. thesis was an exploration of the role of relationships in the reading development of young children. During this time Karin also completed certification as a trained Early Reading Intervention teacher. In 2012, she completed a Master of Science degree with a specialization in educational psychology. In 2014, Karin completed her Ph.D. in psychology. Her doctoral research focused upon the development of academic self-efficacy beliefs for individuals with identified learning disabilities.