Karen was born the fifth of ten children and grew up on a beautiful farm outside of Nyssa, Oregon. She has always had a drive to succeed and excelled in team sports and graduated Valedictorian of her class. She realized her dream by attending BYU in Provo where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management and a minor in Business. This is also where she met her husband, Bill Lee, and decided to pursue another dream, that of being a wife and mother. They have six sons and one daughter. While raising their children, Karen ran the books for her husband’s construction business but also found time to volunteer at the schools where she has always had a love and passion for children and education. “Children are a precious heritage from our Father in Heaven, and they deserve our best in loving, protecting, and nurturing them as they discover their true potential.” Karen has volunteered in various capacities and has been a member of several school community councils and district community councils, as well as being heavily involved in community and political issues and campaigns. Upon discovering a much higher standard and quality of education at American Heritage, Bill and Karen moved their children here where they love learning and associating with the students and faculty. Karen continues to work and volunteer here at the school, hoping to continue to have a positive influence on the lives of children and share her passion for truth and life-long learning.