Karen NeesonGrowing up along the west coast in a commercial fishing family fostered Karen Neeson's deep connection and respect for the sea and its fragile, life-sustaining ecosystem. As a visual arts and literacy educator she's spent a lifetime nurturing childre to embrace their uniqueness while encouraging earth stewardship through art, music and movement. Being a mom to her three sons has been her greatest inspiration and joy. As a self-proclaimed mermaid, she prefers to be in or on water, especially beautiful Lake Champlain. Read More Read Less