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Karen (Kolberg) Kietzer journey toward a life in education began��when she enrolled at �黨�ǿ�mv after graduation from Lakeshore High��School. She earned her Associate in Arts degree from LMC in 1967 and went��on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by master’s work in guidance/counseling through Western Michigan University.

Karen then began her career in high school education in the Galien, Watervliet and��Lakeshore Public School systems. She says of LMC, “Because of my wonderful college��experience, I never even thought of teaching positions outside of Berrien County.”

Karen has coupled her passion for teaching with her love of horses to work with��area youth through 4-H. She has been a 4-H leader for 42 years, has led the Tyron��4-H Saddle Club for 26 years and teaches parliamentary procedure, citizenship,��leadership and service. She is president of the Berrien County 4-H Foundation and��participated in the Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council. Karen has been recognized��with the Berrien County Outstanding 4-H Leader Award and the Gold Clover Award��for 40 years of 4-H service.

Karen Kietzer received an Alumni Service Award in 2010.