Ernie Karsten

Background

Karsten, Ernie was born on September 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Ernest Everett and Marie Margaret (Chovan) Karsten.

Education

Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, l955; Master of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, l960.

Career

Instructor, Contra Costa College, San Pablo, California, l960-6l; teacher Latin and English,, Castlemont High School, Oakland, California, l96l-76; teacher Latin and English,, Skyline High School, Oakland, l976-91. Reader Ednl. Testing Svc., Emeryville, California, l978-.

Achievements

• Ernie Karsten has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, consultant, poet by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, l955-57. Member National Council Teachers English, California Association Teachers English, Center California Council Teachers English (Executive Board l987-91, chairman curriculum study commission l987-91), Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, crossword puzzles.

Connections

Father:

Ernest Everett Karsten

Mother:

Marie Margaret (Chovan) Karsten