Karen Ruple

Karen Ruple is an experienced education consultant with a significant background in supporting Title I schools. Since September 2006, Ruple has worked at the Michigan Department of Education, managing the Statewide System of Support for high-priority Title I schools and coordinating Process Mentor Teams to analyze student achievement data. Previously, Ruple served as a School Improvement Consultant at Kent ISD from January 2000 to September 2010, where responsibilities included administering grants for Title I schools. Ruple began a career in education as a teacher at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, teaching grades 2 to 4 and serving as a Curriculum Resource teacher for grades 2 to 5 from August 1985 to December 1999. Ruple holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education/Communications from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree in Education from Michigan State University.