“All About Ms. Sorenson”

1. “All About Ms. Sorenson” Digital Interactive Media Web Design

2. The Beginning…. • Born: April 3, 1963 • Tarrant County • Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz • Height: 20” • Parents: Helen & James Sorenson • Sister: Kathy

3. April 3rd…The Day in History On this day in 1860, the first Pony Express mail, traveling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously leaves St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Although ultimately short-lived and unprofitable, the Pony Express captivated America's imagination and helped win federal aid for a more economical overland postal system. It also contributed to the economy of the towns on its route and served the mail-service needs of the American West in the days before the telegraph or an efficient transcontinental railroad. http://www.historychannel.com/today

4. Behind the Name….Karen • Danish short form of KATHERINE. It has been common in the English-speaking world since the 1940s. • From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from the name of the goddess HECATE; it could be related to Greek αικια (aikia) "torture"; or it could be from a Coptic name meaning "my consecration of your name". In the early Christian era it became associated with Greek καθαρος (katharos) "pure", and the Latin spelling was changed from Katerina to Katharina to reflect this. http://www.behindthename.com

5. Parents • Mother: Helen Ruth Young • Father: James Marion Sorenson • Married: April 18th, 1959

6. Childhood • Older Sister: Kathy • Mom dressed Kathy and I alike forever!! • We loved to camp and fish • We fought like cats and dogs!

7. School • Grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas • Attended Fowler Elementary, McNeil Jr. High, and Rider High School • Played Basketball and Softball • Graduated with a 4.0

8. College • Attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls on a Basketball Scholarship – Graduated in 1985 with a BSE • Graduated from TWU in 1993 with a Med. • Officially Licensed to teach Online Courses for the state of Texas. • Wanted to attend UT and play bball – but that never happened…Love my Horns..I Bleed Orange!

9. Career • First job out of college was at Haltom Middle School. I worked there for 4 years • Transferred to North Ridge Middle School when it opened in 1989. • This is my third year at Richland High School. • I coached for 26 years and have given up my whistle!! • Year #29 in Education!

10. Ryan & Rachel • Nephew: Ryan Alan • 27 yrs. Old • TCU Graduate • Loves to play golf • Niece: Rachel Ashlyn • 21 yrs. Old • Will graduate from Texas A&M in December! • National Merit Scholar at Paschal High School – full ride scholarship to A&M. • I Love these 2 kiddos!!

11. My Favorites • My 3 Dachshund’s: Lucy, Desi, and Roscoe • Traveling: New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, Santa Fe, any beach!! • TV: Army Wives, Rizzoli & Isles, I Love Lucy, Duck Dynasty, Ellen DeGeneres Show, ESPN College Sports,

12. Attitude is Everything!! I look forward to a fantastic 2013 – 2014 school year!! Go REBS!!