Karen Pence
| Karen Pence | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Second Lady of the United States Designate | |
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Taking office January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Jill Biden |
| First Lady of Indiana | |
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Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Governor | Mike Pence |
| Preceded by | Cheri Daniels |
| Succeeded by | Janet Holcomb (Designate) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Karen Sue Batten January 1, 1957 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mike Pence (1985–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Governor's Residence |
| Alma mater | Butler University (BS, MS) |
Karen Sue Pence (née Batten;[1] January 1, 1957[2]) is an American educator, teacher, painter, and the First Lady of Indiana since January 14, 2013. She is married to Indiana Governor Mike Pence, the Vice President-elect of the United States. She will assume the role of Second Lady of the United States on January 20, 2017.
Early life and education
Pence grew up in the Broad Ripple Village neighborhood of Indianapolis, where she graduated from Bishop Chatard High School.[3] She was the daughter of Lillian (née Hacker; 1931-2004)[4] and John Batten (d. 1988).[5] She attended nearby Butler University where she studied to become a teacher, and minored in art.[6] She received both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in elementary education from Butler University.
Career
She has taught at John Strange Elementary, Acton Elementary, Fall Creek Elementary, and the Orchard School, all in Indianapolis.[6] She and her husband met while she was playing guitar at Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.[6]
After the birth of their first child, Karen decided to take a class in watercolor painting. This led to a career painting portraits of houses.[6]
Art as healing
Pence is known for dedication to promoting art as a way of healing.[7]
Second Lady of the United States
She will assume the role of Second Lady on January 20, 2017.
Family and personal life
Mike Pence and Karen Batten met at a Catholic church they both attended.[8] They became engaged in August 1984[6] and married on June 8, 1985.[6][9][10] The couple has three children: Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey.[6]
References
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- ↑ Staff Reports (2013-01-13). "Karen Pence: Holding political office always important to Mike Pence – The Republic". Therepublic.com. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ↑ https://www.greatagain.gov/meet-future-second-lady.html
- ↑ Bishop Chatard Alumni - Karen Pence
- ↑ http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lillian-R.-Barcio-89232475
- ↑ John Batten obituary accessed 11/9/2016
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rudavsky, Shari (December 12, 2013). "Karen Pence is right at home". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ↑ Stark, Liz (12 August 2016). "How Indiana First Lady Karen Pence Came to Champion the Healing Power of the Arts". ABC News. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/07/15/what-it-means-that-mike-pence-called-himself-an-evangelical-catholic/
- ↑ Marriage Announcement accessed 11/9/2016
- ↑ Glum, Julia (July 14, 2016). "Who Is Karen Pence? Meet Mike Pence's Wife, Potential US Second Lady From Indiana". International Business Times. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Cheri Daniels |
First Lady of Indiana 2013–present |
Succeeded by Janet Holcomb Designate |
| Preceded by Jill Biden |
Second Lady of the United States Designate Taking position 2017 |
Incumbent |
