Mrs. Karen Jones has been a part of the Christian Central Academy family since 2011, when she and her husband enrolled their son in kindergarten.  He graduated with the class of 2024, and their two daughters are currently thriving in CCA’s high school. Over the years, Karen’s deep love for the school and commitment to Christian education have been evident through her service on the CCA Board of Directors, first as secretary for two years and then as Board President for three years.

Karen grew up on a cattle ranch in southeastern Colorado, where hard work and perseverance were modeled and expected daily. Raised by parents who loved the Lord and valued Christian education, Karen was blessed to attend a small K-12 Christian school nearby. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Piano Pedagogy and a Master’s in Piano Performance from a Christian university, equipping her with both academic excellence and a heart for ministry through arts.

After she received her advanced degree, she married her husband of 26 years, Josh. Following this, she spent several years teaching in the music departments of Bob Jones University, Furman University, and Charleston Southern University. In 2006, the Lord moved her and her family to New York.