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Karen Carson 
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About Karen...

Occupation and Work related experience:

Mom. Karen Carson and her husband, Joe, make their home in West Knox County and are the parents of three children. TJ, 19, a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Doug, 17, a junior at West High School, and Rebeka, 13, a seventh-grader at Farragut Middle School. The Carsons attend Concord United Methodist Church. Karen has been active with CBFO as a volleyball coach.

Nurse. Karen Carson is a registered nurse working in pediatric health care. Currently completing her 17th year with East Tennessee 
Children’s Hospital, Karen works in the Emergency and Radiology Departments. Karen’s pediatric care experience keeps her aware of the health and education needs of children and their families.

Volunteer. Karen Carson began volunteering in PTA when her son entered school. Karen’s service with PTA has been at the school level, County level, and on the Board of the Tennessee PTA. Karen continues to volunteer by serving on the Board of Directors of the Teacher Supply Depot, The Great Schools Partnership and as the 
East Region Director on the Tennessee School Boards Association’s Federal Relations Network.

3 reasons to vote for Karen...

Experience, Demonstrated Leadership, and Commitment to Effective Communication.

This first term on the Knox Board of Education (KBOE) has given me the opportunity to form working relationships not only with the other 
Board members, but also with the city and county Mayors, the County Commission, the Business Community, and with our State 
Legislators. Results of these positive working relationships for Knox County Schools include:

* Changes in BEP funding from the state ($19 million additional last   year for Knox County Schools) and the formation of a coalition of 
large school systems throughout Tennessee to continue to advocate for our needs at the state level
 * Elected for two consecutive years at the Board Chairperson to help lead the Board through the buy-out of the superintendents contract and the selection of our next superintendent.
 * Acknowledgement of leadership abilities noted in election by  members of Tennessee School Board Association as the Regional Director of the Federal Relations Network.
 * Recipient of the Outstanding Tennessee School Board Representative Award presented by the TN State PTA (2007).
* Capital improvements for students of the 5th district.

My commitment to effective communication with constituents has allowed my to spearhead many changes within Knox County Schools. The focus on family and parental involvement increased as I 
served as the School Board Representative for Family Friendly Schools. I have also supported and promoted the addition of other technology advances including: