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| Teacher Profile |
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General Information |
Name
Karen Willems
Department
Social Studies
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Phone
x4102
Email
kwillems@edisonchargers.com
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Contact Preference
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Additional Information |
| Awards |
| December 2008 Teacher of the Month |
| Academic Background |
| B.A. UC Santa Barbara; Teaching credential, Concordia University; M.A. Chapman University |
| Family |
| My husband Gary |
| Why did you become a teacher? |
| My inspiration comes from a very special teacher who is no longer with us. Dr. Cross has left this world a better place - I hope to do the same someday! He always said, "you're one of the lucky ones, you get to be a teacher!" |
| Years teaching? |
| 2010-2011 will be my 6th year of teaching |
| Personal Comments/Quotes |
| "May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong, may you stay forever young." - Bob Dylan, Forever Young
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt |
| Interests & Hobbies |
| Running, riding my beach cruiser, sailing, kayaking, days at the beach, working out, snowboarding, reading, vacationing in Hawaii, parisailing, eating sushi and other exotic foods, shopping, spending time with good friends, road trips, learning more everyday. |
| Most memorable moment |
| Getting married this past July 2010; Joining 2 million people in Washington, D.C. to watch President Obama take the oath of office at his Inauguration. I can always say, "I was there!" |
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