Karina Navarro

Meet Ms. K, affectionately known as Mom by her favorite people! Formerly a healthcare maven, she's now rocking the education scene with her infectious enthusiasm. Wondering what Career Technical Education (CTE) is all about? Think of your friendly neighborhood nurse, the brave firefighter, your trusty hairdresser, and those Food Network culinary wizards - that's CTE in action! Ms. K isn't just teaching, she's living proof of the power of CTE, with her background in healthcare.

With 18 years of healthcare hustle under her belt, Ms. K decided to switch gears and dive into the world of education. Patient care and healthcare administration are her jam, and she's thrilled to pass on her knowledge to eager minds in CTE. When she's not shaping the future, you'll find her hanging out with her girls (who just happen to be 16 years apart!), whipping up gourmet delights in the kitchen, or getting crafty with cardmaking and stamping.

As for her academic arsenal, Ms. K is arming herself with an M.A. in Educational Leadership with a policy emphasis, because why stop at being awesome when you can be awesomely educated? Her journey through academia includes a B.S. in Career Technical Studies, an A.S. in Liberal Arts, and another in Social Science. And let's not forget her impressive K-12 credentials in Health Science and Medical Technology, as well as Child Care, Education, and Family Services.

With Ms. K at the helm, learning isn't just a lesson, it's a lifestyle. So buckle up, because this educational adventure is about to get epic!