Karen Pedersen

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I graduated from St Olaf majoring in German. Since then, Minnesota has been my home. Taught German, English as a Second Language and then on to learn Spanish. I completed my advanced degrees in administration at St. Thomas. I became the first principal of Emerson Dual Immersion school in Minneapolis where my students became bilingual in Spanish and English. (My students were 50% English speakers and 50% Spanish speakers.) After 12 years there, I served at the district office as Director of Multilingual programs and Assistant Superintendent. It is fair to say that I have spent my whole life and career in school!

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I learned how to be a teacher from my favorite teachers! Especially, Frau Wernecke and Fraulein von Scheidt. They inspired me to want to see and understand the world and people who were different from me. I was given so many opportunities and am very grateful!
As a principal of a new magnet school in Minneapolis,I knew that we needed to select a mascot. The staff engaged the Student Council in choosing one. Obviously, it had to be different from all the existing mascots/ schools. When they came to me with their choice, they knew that I had to agree. Luckily, they chose PANTHERS!!

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Mar 03, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Early birthday greetings to you!! I have enjoyed our Class of ‘69 scholarship work together! We are blessed and grateful for every single day.

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I missed your birthday, friend. Belated best wishes and blessings to you until we see each other at #55!

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Happy belated Birthday to you!

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Happy Birthday Duke!

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Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños! Enjoy your day!

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Wishing you a happy birthday! Have an exceptional day and coming year.

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Happy Birthday Carolyn!

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Happy Birthday James!

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Happy Birthday Dick!

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Happy Birthday Lester! Paz, Salud y amor!!

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Feliz Cumpleaños! Happy Birthday and wishing you many more!

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Happy Birthday Duke! Enjoy your day!

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Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

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Posted on: Nov 13, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Hi Leeann! Just wondering if Horlick has done any similar fundraising for student scholarships. If so, any tips for us? Muchas Gracias!!

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Great to read your story! Do you have a favorite spot in México?

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Jun 25, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Happy Birthday James! Thanks again for cutting the rug with me at our reunion!

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