I grew up in Braham, MN with two older sisters and a younger brother.  After receiving a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from University of Wisconsin – River Falls, I worked 7 years as a 6th grade teacher, 2 years in Minneapolis, and 5 in the Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District in SE Minnesota.  During these years, I completed my master’s degree in Educational Leadership and an Educational Specialist degree from Concordia University – St. Paul.  My last 5 years were spent as an Activities Director/Principal at Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks, MN.  Over my entire experience in education, I have coached 4 different sports including 6 years as the head basketball coach (2 girls/4 boys).  I am married to Hailey Karas, who was recently hired as a special education teacher in the district at the elementary.  We have two boys, Hudson and Beckett.

Blake Karas