About The Teacher

Name: Karla J. Olson

School: Minneota High School

Current Classes: LA 8/ LA 10/ LA 12/ AP Language & Composition

My Phone: (507) 872-6175 ext. 115

About The Teacher

About Ms. Olson:  I have been teaching English at 
Minneota since the 2002-2003 school year, and I think the students and 
faculty here are superb.  I’ve had the privilege to teach both junior high 
and senior high levels.  Currently, I’m involved in the Speech and Mock 
Trial programs, as well.

I hold a B.A. in English Literature and Religious Studies (1990) and a B.S. 
in Secondary English Education (2001), both from St. Cloud State 
University.  Teaching is a second career for me, having begun this adventure 
after being a Rural Mail Carrier in St. Cloud for several years.  

Living in this part of the state is new to me; I grew up in Willmar and 
Alexandria, but from 1984 to 2002 I made my home in St. Cloud.  I currently 
live in Marshall with my husband, who directs plays and coaches speech for 
MHS, and I have a houseful of cats.

Aside from teaching, I spend my time gardening, reading, writing, and 
traveling whenever possible.  I enjoy art of various forms, and photography, 
and I simply cannot turn down a game of Trivial Pursuit.

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