Christa Jo Karas

Background

Karas, Christa Jo was born on December 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Holger C. Junior and Sarah J. (Gardner) Rasmussen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Center Michigan U., 1965; Master of Arts, Western Michigan U., 1985.

Career

Speech pathologist, Greenville (Michigan) Public Schools, 1964-1972; speech pathologist, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Schools, since 1972.

Achievements

• Christa Jo Karas has been listed as a noteworthy Speech pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board education St. Pius X Parish, Grandville, Michigan, 1980-1983, chairman, 1983, parish county since 1987, chairman 1989, 90. Volunteer CPR instructor Kent County Chapter.ARC, Grand Rapids, since 1985. Member National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, Grand Rapids Education Association, Kent Area Speech& Hearing Association.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, antiques, reading.

Connections

Married Charles R. Karas, June 30, 1973. Children: Kelly J. (Mistress Steven Crooks), Tracy E. (Mistress Michael Steffes);, Nicholas R.

Father:

Holger C. Rasmussen Junior

Mother:

Sarah J. (Gardner) Rasmussen

Spouse:

Charles R. Karas

child:

Tracy E. Karas (Mistress Michael Steffes);

child:

Kelly J. Karas (Mistress Steven Crooks)

child:

Nicholas R. Karas