From Teacher to Museum Education Director

Thursday, October 23, 2025
7:00pm Eastern / 4:00pm Pacific

Step inside the world of museum education with Cynthia Klenke, who has built a career connecting history, culture, and learning for audiences of all ages. 


She will share what it’s like to serve as a Museum Education Director for the state, a role where she designs engaging programs, collaborates with schools, curates educational resources, and helps bring museum collections to life for the community. Her work involves developing curriculum connections, leading teacher trainings, organizing interactive exhibits, and creating opportunities for students and families to experience history in meaningful ways. 


She says, “Education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Museums open a whole new way of learning, where curiosity leads the way.” 


If you’re curious about careers in museum education, or you’re simply interested in how museums inspire learning beyond the classroom, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!