Hi!  My name is Karen Mason.  I am currently teaching second grade at St. Joan of Arc School and have been at SJA since 2002.  Before that, I taught second grade at St. Aloysius Gonzaga for a year.  I am the school coordinator for the Bellarmine Speech League, as well as a speech coach and judge.  I also moderate the Mini Vinnies, a service club affiliated with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 
 
I have two bachelor degrees:  a BA from Northern Illinois University, where I majored in sociology, and a BS from University of Missouri-St. Louis, where I majored in early childhood education.  I also have a JD (Juris Doctorate) from Washington University’s School of Law (I practiced law for 13 years before deciding to become a teacher).  I also earned my religious education certification through the Paul VI program. 
 
I became interested in teaching after having my four children.  I realized that my favorite times were spent with them and that I enjoyed teaching, and learning, with them.  Sharing my faith with my children and my students has helped deepen my understanding of and love for the Church.  I am inspired daily by the curiosity and love of learning that my students express.  It is a privilege to be a part of their lives, and I hope to instill in all of them a love of reading and learning.
 
When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jeff Suess, and our children, Matthew, Alexandra, Mason, and Caroline.  We also have an adorable Beagle puppy named Callie.  I love to read and am in a book club.  I also am on the Liturgy Committee at my parish, Christ the King, and volunteer for Room at the Inn.  I also watch a lot of soccer and field hockey games.

 

Blessings

Karen Mason

One in the Spirit - Know, Love, Serve, Celebrate!