Background
Ringel, Karen Elaine Killian was born on August 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Frederick C. and Olga (Ravas) Killian.
Ringel, Karen Elaine Killian was born on August 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Frederick C. and Olga (Ravas) Killian.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska, 1963; Master of Science in Education, Kansas State University, 1967; instructor.
Teacher, St. John's Lutheran School, Alma, Kansas, 1963-1965; teacher grade 8, Unified School District 329 Alta Vista (Kansas) School, 1965-1967; counselor grades 7-9, Unified School District, Geary County Schools, Junction City, Kansas, 1967-1969; instructor, St. Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1981; elementary teacher, Piper Elementary School, Kansas City, Kansas, 1986-1993; teacher, Piper Middle School, Kansas City, Kansas, since 1993. Educational tour guide Agricultural Hall of Fame, 1982-1986. Participant National Institute, KCPT-television, Kansas City, Missoury, 1992, Science Grasp, Upjohn/Delta Education, Kalamazoo, Michigan, since 1992.
Member National Education Association, Kansas Education Association, National Council State Garden Clubs (accreditedflower show judge 1982), Bonner Springs Garden Club, Kansas City Garden Club, Kansas City Judges Council.
Married Larry H. Ringel, December 28, 1963. Children: Jonathan, Steven, Elizabeth.