Karen White holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Trinity University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. In addition, Mrs. White holds Elementary, Art, and Professional Mid-Management certifications and an endorsement for Gifted and Talented. With over 23 years in the field of education, 15 of which have been with the Tyler Independent School District, Mrs. White has served as an Elementary Teacher, Instructional Technology Trainer and an Instructional Technology Specialist for Training and Support. In addition, she has worked with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to help develop the District's elementary math and science curricula, has been involved in the District's staff development program, has worked as a part-time instructor at the University of Texas at Tyler in conjunction with the TARGET grant and the previously funded TIE grant, and has presented at numerous state conferences in the areas of elementary mathematics and instructional technology. In January of 2004, she assumed the position of Instructional Consultant at Andy Woods Elementary School in Tyler ISD.