Karen Lee Rhodes

Background

Rhodes, Karen Lee was born on July 20, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Fred Markham and Helen Delores (Shelton) Rhodes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1979; Master of Science, Mississippi State University, 1980; Ednl. Specialist, Mississippi State University, 1993.

Career

Special education teacher trainable mentally retarded, Parkview Elementary School, Meridian, Mississippi, 1979-1983; special education teacher trainable mentally retarded, West Hills Elementary School, Meridian, Mississippi, 1983-1984; special education teacher trainable mentally retarded, Meridian High School, 1984-1990; special education teacher educable mentally retarded and specific learning disability, West End/Harris Elementary School, Meridian, since 1990.

Achievements

• Karen Lee Rhodes has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Medical director/outreach Special Olympics, Meridian, since 1980. Member Council for Exceptional Children, Mississippi Professional Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: cross-stitch, water skiing, collecting antiques and depression glassware.

Connections

Father:

Fred Markham Rhodes

Mother:

Helen Delores (Shelton) Rhodes