Karen Morgan Explained

Sen. Karen Morgan
State Senate:Utah
District:8th
Term Start:2009
Term End:2013
Predecessor:Carlene M. Walker
Successor:Brian E. Shiozawa
State House2:Utah
District2:46th
Successor2:Marie Poulson
Birth Date:2 May 1952
Birth Place:Ogden, Utah
Party:Democratic Party
Spouse:S. Baird
Education:University of Utah
Residence:Salt Lake City, Utah
Profession:Educator

Karen W. Morgan (born May 2, 1952) is a Democratic politician from Utah. She was a member of the Utah State Senate representing the 8th District (portions of Salt Lake County) (map) from 2009 through 2013 and served as Minority Whip. Earlier (1998-2008) she was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from District 46.

In 2011 she founded the "Best Schools Coalition," which strives to make Utah's public education system the best in the nation. She is currently a Research Associate with the University of Utah Reading Clinic.[1]

Personal

She was born in Ogden, Utah and attended the University of Utah, graduating with a B.S. in secondary education. She and her husband Baird are the parents of five grown sons.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karen W. Morgan. Faculty Activity Report. University of Utah. 14 August 2014.
  2. Web site: Karen Morgan. Alumna/Emeriti profiles. University of Utah. 14 August 2014.