Karen will go down as probably one of if not the most successful coaches at Pittsville High School.  Her 30-year career as the Head Volleyball coach produced 4 state tournament appearances with 2 state runner ups in 1986 and 1995.  Her career consisted of many conference championships as well.  Karen is a graduate of Pittsville High School and later was an outstanding Math Teacher for the district as well.  Karen was also an Assistant coach and Girls Track coach at Pittsville which produced many State Track Athletes.