Mrs. Karen Meno is a 4th degree black belt and a Certified Level 3 Instructor and a Level 3 Judge. Mrs. Meno received her degree in elementary and special education from Purdue University. She homeschooled five of her seven children through 8th grade and the last two through high school. Mrs. Meno taught 5th – 8th grade Humanities at PRA Classical Academy for Homeschoolers in Douglas County, Colorado, for 8 years. She has been a private music instructor, church accompanist, and choir director of children and adults. She began martial arts training in 2013. She is a State and District champion in Forms, Sparring, Combat Sparring, and Weapons.