Carlsbad Educational Foundation
Karen Antonio is an experienced educator currently serving as an AVID Tutor for Carlsbad Unified School District since September 2024 and as a Foster Care Tutor Connection provider for the San Diego County Office of Education since February 2024. At California State University San Marcos, where studies began in 2021, Karen has held multiple roles, including Sexual Violence Peer Educator Lead and Orientation Leader, focusing on educational outreach regarding healthy relationships and sexual violence prevention. Additionally, Karen has contributed to programs such as after-school care with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation and youth development initiatives at the Boys & Girls Club. Karen also developed leadership and confidence curriculum for young Latinas through MANA de North County San Diego and holds experience from previous roles as a Youth Development Professional.
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1983, to raise private support for public education and contribute to the enrichment of nearly 11,000 students in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $13 million in funds to Carlsbad public schools, primarily for science, technology, and music – programs that would not be possible in California’s current school funding environment. 100% of donations go directly to support the Carlsbad Unified School District because operating expenses are covered by student enrichment programs and Kids Care, a comprehensive before and after-school K-5 childcare program