Background
Forys, Karen Ann was born on September 3, 1944 in Rochester, New York, United States. Daughter of Harold Thornton and Dolores Marian (Fremming) Olson.
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Karen Ann Forys
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Karen Ann Forys, American Superintendent. Board of directors Tacoma Youth Symphony, 1990-1991; education chairman United Way, Pierce County, Washington, 1991.; board directors Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma, 1990-1991. Member American Association School Adminstrs., Washington Association School Adminstrs., Rotary (Clover Park youth exchange program 1991).
Education
Bachelor in English Literature, University of California, Davis, 1966; Master of Arts in Counseling & Guidance, California State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Ednl. Administration, U. Arizona, 1977.
Career
Counselor, teacher, San Juan School District, Sacramento, 1966-1975; assistant professor, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1977-1979; administrative intern, San Juan School District, 1974-1975; assistant principal, Tucson District # 1, 1975-1976; assistant dean, graduate college, U. Arizona, 1977-1979; administrator for instruction, Clover Park School District, Tacoma, 1979-1985; superintendent, Riverview School District, Carnation, Washington, 1985-1990; superintendent, Clover Park School District, Tacoma, since 1991. Adjunct Professor U. Puget Sound, Tacoma, 1984-1988, 83-91.
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Membership
Board of directors Tacoma Youth Symphony, 1990-1991. Education chairman United Way, Pierce County, Washington, 1991. Board directors Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma, 1990-1991.
Member American Association School Adminstrs., Washington Association School Adminstrs., Rotary (Clover Park youth exchange program 1991).
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Married Edward Forys, August 14, 1971.
