Karen Porter Taylor

Background

Taylor, Karen Porter was born on April 24, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Don Curtis Porter and Elaine Lois (Brooks) Creamer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Old Dominion U., 1978; Master of Science in Special Education, Old Dominion U., 1992.

Career

Voucher examiner, Federal Government Finance Center, Norfolk, Virginia, 1968-1975; special education teacher, Norfolk Public Schools, since 1980. Teacher mentor committee Norfolk Public Schools, 1990-1993.

Achievements

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

Membership

Fundraising chair Academy Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Chesapeake, Virginia, 1992-1993. Neighborhood collector Diabetes, Leukemia, Heart Association, Chesapeake, 1992-1993. Active Larchmont, Great Bridge High school and Great Bridge Middle School Parent-Teachers Association.

Pilot for Systems Change. Board directors Hope House, 1993. Member Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Council Exceptional Children, Tidewater Association Family Superior vena cava syndrome, American Federation Teachers, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (education committee 1990-1992), Alpha Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: quilting, embroidery, walking.

Connections

Married Eddie Joel Taylor, May 25, 1968. Children: Kristen Renee, Craig Michael.

Father:

Don Curtis Porter Creamer

Mother:

Elaine Lois (Brooks) Creamer

Spouse:

Eddie Joel Taylor

child:

Craig Michael Taylor

child:

Kristen Renee Taylor