Karen Ratigan Krause

Background

Krause, Karen Ratigan was born on July 1, 1950 in Waseca, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of David Charles and Fern Ella (Malzahn) Ratigan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, 1971; Master of Science in School Counseling, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, 1990.

Career

Instructor, Waseca Community Education, since 1970; teacher, Hansel & Gretel Nursery School, Waseca, 1972-1976, 78-89; teacher art, Waseca Public Schools, 1976-1978; coordinator parent involvement, Waseca Public Schools, 1990-1991; counselor, teacher art, Waterville (Minnesota)-Elysian Public School, since 1991. Coach academic team New Richland (Minnesota) High School, 1987-1991. Member adjunct faculty University of Minnesota, Waseca, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Karen Ratigan Krause has been listed as a noteworthy School counselor, elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Waseca Arts Council, 1975-1980, 85-88, Waseca County Agricultural Society, 1985-1988, Riverview Golf Course, New Richland, Minnesota, 1987-1990. Project leader Harmony 4-H Club, New Richland, since 1980. Coordinator religious education All Saints Catholic Church, New Richland, since 1983, trustee, since 1992.

Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, spectator sports, antique collecting.

Connections

Married Curtis Alan Krause, September 6, 1970. Children: Heather, Nathan, Meghan.

Father:

David Charles Ratigan

Mother:

Fern Ella (Malzahn) Ratigan

Spouse:

Curtis Alan Krause

child:

Meghan Krause

child:

Nathan Krause

child:

Heather Krause