Karen began working at CWS in 2008. During her long career at the school, she has held positions of Grade 4 through Grade 8 class teacher and more recently the role of Academic Director.

Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Virginia and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Hollins University. She has completed the Leadership Development course through the Center for Anthroposophy and many years of Grade School teacher workshops at Sunbridge Institute.

Karen enjoys most forms of exercise (running, cycling, yoga, hiking), and occasionally still pops into a local 5k or 10k race. She has published two books, one for young adults and one memoir for adults. She is working on a goal of trying to visit every National Park in the USA. When not at work, she can be found spending time with her family and with her adorable Corgi named Gus.

Karen and her daughter are members of the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline.