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Karen Kettle
Teacher • Mentor • Leadership Advisor • Friend
This archive is a vibrant celebration of a beautifully full, creative life. Help us preserve the colorful stories, laughter, student-led leadership camp traditions, and life-changing lessons Karen shared across her 31-year journey.
Gathering colorful memories...
About Karen
Karen Kettle’s positive energy, love of learning, and complete dedication to others made her an inspiring teacher, dynamic leadership advisor, and tireless event organizer throughout her decorated 31-year career with the Durham District School Board. She always discovered clever, vibrant avenues to add fun and pure creativity to whatever task she took on.
Beyond her vast impact on public education, Karen was anchored by deep love at home. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Greg Moon, her devoted sister Barb Kettle (George Barber), and an extensive, tight-knit network of family members and life-long friends who shared in her many colorful celebrations and projects.
Her vibrant impact lives on through the countless family gatherings she meticulously planned and decades of unforgettable student-designed leadership camps where she empowered youth to lead with confidence and joy.
A few things Karen deeply loved:
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Whether it’s a tiny inside joke, a snapshot from camp, a handwritten note, or a lesson that helped shape who you are today, help us build Karen's legacy garden.
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