Karen Mann:
CLASS OF 1987
Boone County High SchoolClass of 1987
Florence, KY
Arnett Elementary SchoolClass of 1996
Erlanger, KY
Rector A. Jones Middle SchoolClass of 1984
Florence, KY
Ockerman Elementary SchoolClass of 1980
Florence, KY
Hamersville High SchoolClass of 1964
Hamersville, OH
Karen's Story
Life
I am now 38 years old and the mother to two amazing little boys, Carson (4) and Evan (11/2). My husband Scott and I have been married for 13 years and we reside in Richwood after spending the first 10 years together in Grant County.
Just after high school I began my college career and continued through 2002. I have earned 2 separate Bachelor degrees, one in Education and another in Geography. I also have 12 graduate hours towards a Masters in Information System Management. I have taught in the public schoool system-6th grade, 1-3 grades. I have also taught at the college level teaching computer courses. In addition, I have worked in the adult education program in Grant County teaching GED (to prison inmates and others) and ESL to hispanic population.
My last work assignment was in a retail setting working alongside my husband as a store manager.
In my "spare" time I really enjoy working out- especially yoga. I have been actively practicing yoga for over 15 years. I'm no yogi, but it certainly has helped with my flexibility, weight control and mental well-being. It has also helped me to overcome a lot of the pain associated with my disease. I also enjoy reading - especially non-fiction, inspirational-type books; playing with my kids; shopping; and getting together with friends and family.
At the present, I am a stay-at-home mom, but will be returning to graduate school in April '08. I have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. lol. I will be working towards a Masters in Family, Couple, and Marital Counseling and hope to have my own practice locally when it's all said and done. One of the few gifts that I possess is being a good listener and deeply care about the success of others. Having been through similar counseling myself, I have certain opinions and insights that may be beneficial to those seeking guidance and support. Either way, I believe that it is certainly a way of helping the world become a better place.
What about you would surprise everyone at your high school reunion?
**Well, I haven't had much of an exciting life thus far. However, some might be surprised to know that I've had plastic surgery. Another thing is that I was close to death twice since graduating high school due to an autoimmune disease I have. Both bouts have included chemo and steriods....Expand for more
The second bout (the same year as the 20th reunion) I was in the hospital 5 times including a 2 week stay in Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Which teacher would you love to see again? Why
**Well, that teacher would be Ted Otte, but I have already had the privelage of reuniting with him this past summer. We had lunch and talked about the old times. He also meant a lot to the group of us, because he was so handsome and intellegent. You could say we all had a crush on him.
What's the wildest thing you ever did in school?
**Probably that would be bringing vodka in soda botttles to school and drinking it throughout the day.
What happened to your first crush?
**I had several crushes in school. One was Patrick
Garrison. He moved before highschool and I've never heard from him since. The second was Craig Mullins. Last I heard he is a football coach for Georgetown College and is married with children. David Hartke was anothe crush. I actually dated him after high school and I have seen him recently. He has never married.
How do you hope old friends remember you?
**Hopefully I will be remembered for being funny, intellegent, and kind of stylish. I really like to make people laugh so that would be a great legacy to leave.
To be truly happy, you would be where, doing what, with whom?
**I would be completed with my Masters in Counseling, living in a foreign country (such as Canada) and living in an old huge house with a bunch of crazy girlfriends.
Life doesn't always turn out the way you expect. What's been your biggest surprise?
**That parenthood is the hardest thing I've ever done!
You get one do-over. What do you do differently?
**I would have been more focused in my early college career. Chosen a field that I really was passionate about. I would have then gone on to pursue my Masters and maybe doctorate. I wouldn't have let "love" get in the way of my dreams.
What's the weirdest job you ever had?
**Being a stay-at-home mom.
Where have you lived? Why did you move?
**When I first married, my parents gave me 3 acres to build a house on. We built a "chalet-style" home and we loved it. However, we were in middle of nowhere out in the country. I'm more of a suburbanite and missed the sounds and conveniences of civilization. After 10 years, we decided to buy a bigger house that was closer to work.
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