Mrs. Karen Staley

Eighth Grade EC Resource

National Board Certified Teacher, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Exceptional Needs Specialist

Master of Education, Special Education

kstaley@randolph.k12.nc.us
(336)431-2589 ext 13306
337766666464

Courses Taught:

  • Math, Grade 8
  • English/Language Arts, Grade 8
  • Curriculum Support- Reading and Social Skills

Certification Areas:

  • 78100 - Language Arts (6-9)
  • 88091 - Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12)
  • 88092 - Special Education - Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
  • 18434 - Psychology Endorsement
  • National Board Certification:  Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Exceptional Needs Specialist
Karen Staley

EDUCATION:

     I received a Master of Education in Special Education from Elon University.  I also graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Biology.  I am highly qualified as a K-12 special education teacher as well as a middle grades English/Language Arts teacher.  

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EXPERIENCE:

     I began my teaching career in 2007 in the Randolph County School System.  I taught for several years at the elementary functional skills level before coming to WMS in my current Exceptional Children's (EC) Resource and Inclusion English/Language Arts Role.  I am currently the EC department school-based chairperson.  

BIOGRAPHY:

     I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio and have lived throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.  I settled in North Carolina in 2001, and currently live in Kernersville.  I have been happily married since 2009 and we welcomed our daughter, Logan, into our family in 2012.  I am passionate about being a resource from struggling readers and strengthening literacy skills in all students.