Background
Monson, Karen M. was born on August 4, 1948 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Lloyd Henry and Helen Marie (Melby) Klefstad.
Monson, Karen M. was born on August 4, 1948 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Lloyd Henry and Helen Marie (Melby) Klefstad.
Bachelor, Concordia College, 1970. Master of Arts, Mankato State University, 1996.
Activity director Shady Pines Nursing Home, Park Rapids, Minnesota, 1974-1976. Teacher elementary Blue Earth (Minnesota) Elementary School, 1976-1987. Teacher Blue Earth (Minnesota) Junior/Senior High School, 1987-1990.
Teacher, chair of arts department Perpich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, Minnesota, since 1990. Founder, chair CAPP in Blue Earth, Minnesota, 1985-1990.
Member Servant committee St. Philip the Deacon Church, Plymouth, Minnesota, 1994-1997. Volunteer Sharing and Caring Hands, Minneapolis, 1996-1997. Board directors education committee Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, 1991-1994, CAPP, Minneapolis, 1991-1992, AEM, 1986-1988.
Member Association Teacher Artists, Minnesota Educators Association.
Married David L. Monson, October 19, 1969 (divorced October 1974). Children: Donna Marie, Kjersti Annual.