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Karen Wallis
Principal at Alyce Taylor Elementary School
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Karen has worked with children for 36 years and for the past 17 has been a principal in the Washoe County School District. Her role as a principal is demanding and multi-faceted with duties ranging from that of the instructional leader to taking care of the fiscal side of the school while maintaining a safe and positive school environment.
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Karen was inspired by several teachers growing up and truly believes that education is a key in making a difference in a child's life.
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"I love being in an elementary school. Every day I see children learning and growing, see them playing or showing great kindness and caring. I see the adults in my school also learning and showing dedication and caring to their students. I see the best in people every day, which inspires me."
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We are grateful to have someone so dedicated to education working with youth in Reno. To thank Karen for her years of hard work, we'll be donating $1,000 to Alyce Taylor Elementary School, her business of choice, in her name.