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Karen S. Hooper

Contact Information:

    • Hooperk@pearlandisd.org

Credentials:

    • MBA, (Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA)
    • BS, Mechanical Engineering (University of Texas,  Austin, TX)
    • BA, Latin American Studies & Spanish (Tulane University, New Orleans, LA)
    • Professional Engineer:  California License #M-26793
    • Texas Teaching Certification:
      • Technical Education 6-12
      • English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplement

Tutorial Times:

    • Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs:  2:35 pm – 3:05 pm.  Will continue until 3:30 if students are present.
    • Pre-arranged:  Any mutually agreed time 

Conference Time:

    • Monday & Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30

About Me:

My name is Karen Hooper, and I am excited for our upcoming 2024-2025 school year.  I joined the Turner Rail Cat family at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year after thirty-six years in the engineering and construction industry.  I am a degreed Mechanical Engineering and licensed professional engineer (California).  Most of my career focused on international project development for mega projects.  More than half of my career was dedicated to oil, gas and chemicals, but I have had many diverse assignments including automotive, food, pharmaceutical, mining, aerospace, power, biomass, environmental, transportation, water, etc. 

I am enjoying my second career and love working with students as we explore a broad range of engineering topics.  Our engineering curriculum comes from "Project Lead the Way" and is consistent with many Engineering Programs throughout the United States.  I also like to share some of my real-world experience from industry.  I teach two courses at THS:

  1. Engineering Science (usually referred to as PLTW Principles of Engineering) for 10th, 11th & 12th graders; and
  2. Civil Engineering and Architecture (also a PLTW course) for 11th and 12th graders.  

I am also the Rail Cat Student Council Sponsor.  

 

Class Schedule:

Period Course
1st Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering)
2nd Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering)
3rd Conference
4th Engineering Science (PLTW Principles of Engineering)
5th Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
6th Conference
7th Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
8th Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)

Teacher Wish List (Amazon):  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CUB63WDE8CW5?ref_=wl_share Links to an external site.

Tax Deduction Donations may be made through Norther Brazoria County Education Agency (NBCEA) - QR Code below

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