Alumni Service Award: Karen Kietzer
Karen (Kolberg) Kietzer journey toward a life in education beganwhen she enrolled at 黨ǿmv after graduation from Lakeshore HighSchool. She earned her Associate in Arts degree from LMC in 1967 and wenton 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 andLakeshore Public School systems. She says of LMC, “Because of my wonderful collegeexperience, 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 witharea youth through 4-H. She has been a 4-H leader for 42 years, has led the Tyron4-H Saddle Club for 26 years and teaches parliamentary procedure, citizenship,leadership and service. She is president of the Berrien County 4-H Foundation andparticipated in the Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council. Karen has been recognizedwith the Berrien County Outstanding 4-H Leader Award and the Gold Clover Awardfor 40 years of 4-H service.
Karen Kietzer received an Alumni Service Award in 2010.
