Karen Storey comes from a strong background with more than 30 years experience in advertising sales, marketing, teaching, and business coaching coupled with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech. Karen graduated Princeton High School at age 16 in the top 1 % of her class and went on to become an educator and business coach. During the 2006-2007 school year, she encouraged and facilitated 144 students at Ronald Reagan High School in Forsyth County to volunteer more than 4,000 hours of community service with the goal of "connecting and sustaining our community and our world".
Karen believes as does Albert Schweitzer, Humanitarian (1875-1965): "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve". Karen also believes, as does Herman Cain, CEO National Restaurants, "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful".
Karen's Life Mission: Passionate to help others achieve "the next level" in their business to produce measurable, positive, long lasting results. Believe that life is a "win-win" for ALL, when built on a solid foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability.
Some of the companies she has served include: Majestic Color Studios (sister company to Olan Mills Studios), Monarch Photographs, Realtor.com, Welcome Wagon, eNeighborhoods, and ProStep Marketing.
Some of her degrees and certifications include:
- Post Graduate: Biochemistry & Nutrition -- Virginia Tech
- Master's Degree: Curriculum & Instruction -- Virginia Tech: Magna Cum Laude
- Environmental Educator, Biology Instructor & Chemistry Instructor -- North Carolina & Virginia
- Real Estate Certification: Resort & Second Home Market Specialist Instructor (RSPS), New Home Buyer, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Accredited Buyer Representative-Manager (ABRM), Innovative Marketing Techniques, and the e-Buyer.
- Real Estate Educator's Association Speaker & Trainer: Creating, building, and sustaining your brand identity, Effective internet marketing and lead conversion, and Growing your business by building, supporting, and sustaining an effective sales team, Environmental Issues
- Executive Advisory Boards of Majestic Color Studios & Monarch Photographics
Some of her awards include:
- Numerous listings in Who's Who Among American Teachers
- National Merit Teacher
- Presidential Citation Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Commendation for Catalyst Award by the Chemical Manufacture's Association
- Numerous sales and achievement awards
Karen has built her life on the core values of "service to others," and she has served as a fundraising coordinator and/or coach for organizations such as: Jaycees, ABWA, Forsyth Medical Center, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Life Care Centers, Inc., Easter Seals, Toys for Tots, Red Cross, March of Dimes, Meals on Wheels, Daily Bread, Susan B. Coleman Foundation, United Methodist Church, and others.
Karen is a recognized speaker and trainer with the Real Estate Educator's Association, an Environmental Educator, a National Association of Realtors Instructor (NAR), and a Real Estate Buyer Agent Council Instructor (REBAC).
