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About.

Verity Kahn, filed under 920 920 VRK KAHN, VERITY
Studio portrait of Dr. Verity Kahn against a blue ground, in a white sleeveless top with gold leaf earrings.

I am an award-winning educator, curriculum developer, and instructional designer with almost 20 years of experience in schools, libraries, universities, and public policy across the UK and the United States. I design immersive exhibitions, digital platforms, and classroom-ready resources that lead with discovery and wonder, inspiring curiosity and critical thinking. My work is grounded in rigorous, distinguished academic inquiry and a record of building library programs, spaces, and resources from the ground up.

Skills

Education Design

Curriculum and instructional designInformation and news literacyResearch instruction and source evaluationProfessional development for educators

Creative

Exhibition and immersive designGraphic design and educational infographicsCanvaAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopVideo editing

Digital

Full-stack web and platform developmentReactNext.jsNode.jsFirebaseVersion control and deploymentGitHubVercelAI agent workflows for development, research, and content designGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Leadership

Library strategy and collection developmentFundraising and grant writingProject management and budgetingPolicy research

Education & Recognition

Education

Ph.D.

Religious Studies

University of Aberdeen

AHRC-funded. Thesis: An American Cosmogony. Passed with no corrections.

M.A.

Anthropology of Religion

Lancaster University

Distinction. AHRC-funded.

B.A.

Religious Studies (Hons)

Lancaster University

First Class.

ABLE

Certification, Library Science

Awards & Honors

  • 2025FACTS Teacher Innovation Award
  • 2024Advancing Our Mission Grant
  • 2018SGSAH Impact Showcase Award
  • 2013AHRC Doctoral Award
  • 2007Princess Alexandra Medal
  • 2006AHRC Masters Award
  • 2006Angela Belson Memorial Prize
  • 2006Ninian Smart Award
Verity's enthusiasm for books and learning is contagious, and her efforts made an enormous impact on our campus.
2nd Grade Teacher

Say hello.

Available for speaking engagements, educational and museum program design, school platforms, and commissioned design work.

hello@veritykahn.com