Dr. Karen Hargadine
Executive Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education
(636) 733-2105
hargadinekaren@rockwood.k12.mo.us

Education
2004- Ed.D. in Educational Administration
Saint Louis University; St. Louis, Mo.

1996 - Ed.S. in Educational Administration
University of Missouri, Columbia; Columbia, Mo.

1988 - M.S. in Elementary Education
Truman State University; Kirksville, Mo.

1986 - B.S. in Elementary Education
Truman State University; Kirksville, Mo.

Work Experience
2011 - Present - Executive Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education
Rockwood School District

2004 - 2011 - Principal, Fairway Elementary School
Rockwood School District

1998 - 2004 - Principal, Wild Horse Elementary School
Rockwood School District

1997 - 1998 - Assistant Principal, Rockwood Valley Middle School
Rockwood School District

1996 - 1997 - Adjunct Professor
William Woods University; Fulton, Mo.

1995 - 1997 - Junior High and Middle School Principal
Moberly Public Schools; Moberly, Mo.

1991 - 1994 - Elementary School Teacher
New Franklin R-I School District; New Franklin, Mo.

1986 - 1990 - Elementary School Teacher
Hale R-I School District; Hale, Mo.

Professional Awards and Accomplishments
Rockwood ROSE Award Recipient (2011)
State of Missouri "Top Ten" school award (1998-1999 and 2009-2010)
U.S. Department of Education No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Award (2002-2003)
Missouri Gold Star School Award (2002-2003)
Missouri Outstanding Staff Development Award (2002-2003)
St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association National Distinguished Principal of the Year (2000)

Family
Married to Rick for 28 years
Children:  Dustin and Heather