Karen Jolliff

High School Biology Teacher

Karen Jolliff is a High School Biology Teacher here at HCS. In her classroom, Karen helps her students connect biology with the Creator of the universe. “I want them to see that God designed it all so perfectly that you can see His handprint in everything.”

Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and her master’s degree in biology education from Western Governors University. When she first enrolled in college, she was planning to go into missions but then was led by the Lord to change paths so she added elementary education as a second major. And it's a good thing that she did, as she went on to teach in elementary for about 11 years when a door opened to teach secondary science. Karen says, “I love science and knew it would be a great place for me!”

Outside of work, Karen enjoys photography and baking. She credits one of her Baptist Bible College professors as her greatest inspiration. She showed love to her students and invested in more than just the educational aspect of their lives. “She showed us how to live our lives for the Lord in the ups and downs.”