Community

Karen has a proven record of leadership and advocacy for the community and SBISD. 

Community:

• Texans Advocating for Meaningful Student Assessment (TAMSA), a founder and member of the original Board of Directors (Early 2012 - Spring 2013). 
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Board of Trustees (2007 – 2009);  Church Council (2009 - 2012), former elementary Sunday School teacher
• Frostwood Community Improvement Association, President, 2001-2003
• National Charity League, Houston Hearts Chapter (two years on Board of Directors, two years as Grade Level Advisor, Standards Chair)
• Writers in the Schools, Board of Directors, 2002 – 2003
• Junior League of Houston (Sustainer)
• Yale Club of Houston and Yale Alumni Schools Committee

 SBISD Service:

• Spring Branch ISD Council of PTAs Legislative Chair, 2012-2013
• Spring Branch Speaks, Legislative Committee, 2012 and 2013
• Mentor to a student at Spring Branch Elementary (2011-present)
• Spring Branch ISD Council of PTAs School Supply Project Co-Chair, 2006 and 2007
• Spring Branch ISD Pre-K Advisory Board, 2001-2003
• Campus Improvement/Advisory Team, Bunker Hill Elementary, 2001-03, 2005-06

 Campus Leadership:

• Memorial Middle School PTA President, 2009-2010
• Memorial Middle School Holiday Home Tour Co-Chair, 2006 and 2007
• Memorial High School Grade Level Representative, Class of 2015, 2011-2013
• Bunker Hill Elementary PTA President, 2005-2006
• Bunker Hill Elementary PTA Recording Secretary, 2003-2004
• Bunker Hill Elementary PTA Auction Co-Chair, 2002-2003
• Texas PTA Life Member Award Recipient, Bunker Hill Elementary

              


Family:
Karen grew up attending public schools in Louisiana and Tennessee.  She and Doug have been married for 27 years. They have two children: Caroline (21) and Daniel (18), current college students and graduates of Memorial High School.   Both Caroline and Daniel attended Bunker Hill Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. 

Pol. Adv. Karen Peck
12415 Broken Arrow St.
Houston, TX 77024