Karlene Hanley was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago and came to the United States for college. She earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education, Varying Exceptionalities from Florida Atlantic University. She is married and has two children, a son and a daughter, who are currently in high school.
Karlene has taught in Florida public schools for more than 22 years, first at Boca Raton High School and now at West Boca Raton High School. She has taught almost every subject and elective at one point or another, and she has created clubs that foster friendships between typical and atypical students.
Karlene has been part of events such as Special Olympics and Night to Shine, as well as after-school programs for students struggling with reading. She is passionate about teaching students beyond academics, helping them learn how to be successful and independent in life. She serves as a Director on the Friends of GROW board.
