 Residence
Karen is a lifelong resident of Colchester North and currently lives in Valley, Colchester County, N.S. with husband, Glen. Two grown sons: Shawn in Truro and Kevin in Halifax.
Education
- Graduate of the Nova Scotia Teachers College
- Bachelor of Arts - Mount Saint Vincent University
- Bachelor of Education - Mount Saint Vincent University
- Master of Education - Saint Mary's University (Administration)
Employment History
Career in Education:
- Retired school board administrator (assistant superintendent) Chignecto-Central Regional School Board
- Former school principal (North River Elementary School)
- Former chair of the Colchester East Hants Health Authority.
Political Career
Elected to the Legislative Assembly in June 2006. She has served as:
- Former Minister responsible for the Youth Secretariat Act
- Former Minister responsible for the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act
- Former Minister of Education
- Former Minister of Health
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