A seasoned classroom educator for over twenty years, Karen currently enjoys working with young children and their families at The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School. Originally from the Windy City, she moved to New York City after teaching Hebrew and Judaic Studies to second and fifth graders in Orlando, FL. She has a Master of Arts in Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary and a Master of Education in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Karen loves a good story, strong coffee, and resides in the city that never sleeps with her two children and amazing partner.