Natalie Sew is an Implementation Lead with the DKP Launch curriculum support program within the Civics and History Inquiry Partnership for the 8th grade civics curriculum, Civic Engagement in Our Democracy. In that role, she provides on-the-ground, context specific support for schools in Massachusetts and designs and offers professional learning for implementing educators.

Prior to working with the Civics and History Inquiry Partnership, Natalie began working with the Democratic Knowledge Project at Harvard University in 2022 as a researcher working in qualitative research, specializing in youth voice and participatory research methods. As a researcher-practitioner, Natalie is experienced in working with communities to develop research that reflects the experiences, values and needs of those it impacts. In schools, Natalie has worked closely in the community as a teacher, instructional coach and served on her local school board.

Natalie holds Qualified Teacher Status in England; a BSc in Anthropology from University College London; an MA in Educational Leadership from UCL’s Institute of Education and an Ed.M in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.