Howard-Suamico School District
Karen Benam has extensive experience in special education, having worked at the Howard-Suamico School District as a Teacher for Special Education/Elementary since August 2014. Prior to this, Karen served as the Head of the Special Education Department at East High School within the Green Bay Area Public School District from August 1976 to June 2011. Karen's educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master's degree in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Committed to fostering a community of excellence, Karen emphasizes the importance of teaching, outreach, and community support in educational practice.
Howard-Suamico School District
Founded in 1961, The Howard-Suamico School District encompasses 53 square miles in one of the most popular and attractive areas of Wisconsin. Located in the villages of Howard and Suamico – just eight miles northwest of Green Bay’s historic Lambeau Field – the district serves approximately 6,000 students in eight schools and 10 community-based four-year-old kindergarten sites, making it the 26th-largest school district in the state of Wisconsin. The HSSD vision, mission and beliefs can best be summarized by the motto: Serving, Learning, Achieving – Together. For more information about the Howard-Suamico School District, follow us on Twitter (@HSSD) or visit www.hssd.k12.wi.us.