Background
Steffens, Karen Lee Miers was born on September 26, 1944 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Daughter of William August Howard and Pearl Adeline (Parren) Wennerberg.
Steffens, Karen Lee Miers was born on September 26, 1944 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Daughter of William August Howard and Pearl Adeline (Parren) Wennerberg.
Bachelor, Western Michigan University, 1968. Master of Arts, Roosevelt University, 1994. Master of Divinity, Chicago Theological Seminary, 2001.
Teacher, Tilton School, Chicago, 1969-1975; realtor, Century 21 Frank Tierney, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 1987-1989; teacher, Key School, Chicago, 1977-1980; teacher gifted education, coordinator, Key School, Chicago, 1981-1984; head teacher, coordinator, Key School, Chicago, 1985-1987; head fine arts department, Key School, Chicago, 1989-1991; acting counselor, Key School, Chicago, since 1991.
Member Local School Council, Chicago, 1991. Cheerleader coach Lake Zurich Flames, 1989-1990. Secretary Lake Zurich Board Education, 1991-1996.
Soloist St. Peter United Church Christ, council president, 1997-1999, village trustee, 1998-2003. Village clerk Lake Zurich, since 1997. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Education Association, National Association School Boards, Illinois Principal Association, Illinois Teachers Association, Illinois Association School Boards, Staffordshire Terrier Club American (vice president 1983-1989), Greater Chicagoland Staffordshire Terrier Club (president 1976-1982, editor newsletter 1976-1981).
Married Dale Eugene Steffens, June 29, 1974. Children: Gabriel Josef, Jesse Catherine.