With a background in engineering and design, and experience in a variety of industries, I bring a depth of knowledge and understanding to the classroom. I have worked with students ranging in age from 10 to 50 and enjoy making complex problems more manageable for all learning levels.
"[Karen] shows leadership and capacity beyond her years of teaching experience. Karen uses a variety of teaching strategies and has done a great job of infusing technology into her lesson plans....Karen is a diligent worker who establishes high expectations and goals for herself and the students that she teaches."
Larry Bartel Principal Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
"...[Karen] has assumed significant responsibilities and has never once failed to deliver above and beyond my expectations....She is fearless when it comes to tackling any challenge and is innovative and practical in the solutions she presents."
Linda Broker Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival
"Karen is a role model. She is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible and respectful."
Kathryn Stults Education Coordinator Griffith Center for Children, CS
"Over these two years, the assets we have come to appreciate most about her are her creativity, energy, patience, enthusiasm, and organization."
John McIlwee Former Executive Director Urban Peak Colorado Springs
"Karen approaches teaching with a high level of organization and dedication to her students. Working diligently to implement math curriculum in a fun and engaging manner encourages student participation and increases student achievement."
Mykel Donnelly, MAEd. TAP Master Teacher Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
