Kari Pieper grew up in Lomira, WI, where she graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1997.  She then graduated from Lakeland University with a degree in Business.  Kari worked in the banking industry before deciding to staying home with her 2 children.  After her children were in school, Kari returned to school at Marian University in Fond du Lac and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education and her WI state teaching license.  She also completed her WELS certification through Martin Luther College.  

Kari taught preschool and kindergarten at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Mt. Calvary, WI for 13 years before accepting the call to teach 1st grade at St. Luke’s. 

Kari and her husband Corey enjoy camping and playing board games with their 2 children.  She also enjoys playing the piano, reading and playing volleyball.