Kari began teaching at Ward Preschool in 2007. She is currently a Lead Teacher in the half day four year old program.
Kari has B.A. in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley State University and an A.A.S. in Child Care Development and a Child Development Associate (CDA) from Schoolcraft College. Kari sits on the Early Childhood/Special Education Advisory Board at Schoolcraft College. Previously Kari taught for 10 years in the Adult and Continuing Education Program for Livonia Public Schools.
Kari has been happily married to her husband, Jeff since 1997. They have two children Emily and Matthew, both of whom attended the threes and fours program at Ward Preschool.