Karen Siebert is a part-time clinical instructor and adjunct faculty at the College of Lake County in Waukegan, Illinois, teaching courses in oral pathology and the dental hygiene process of care for patients presenting with medical concerns/special needs.  She is a 1985 graduate of the University of Iowa, BSDH, and a 2012 graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield with a MA in Educational Leadership.  Prior to finding her passion in dental hygiene education, Karen practiced clinically, implementing non-surgical periodontal programs and managing dental hygiene departments in two practices.    Karen’s career endeavors have expanded to include lead clinical educator for American Eagle Instruments, writing/presenting curriculum for continuing education courses and webinars, as well as articles focusing on both clinical applications and current technology that help us serve patients with the highest quality of care and achieve career longevity for ourselves.  She is a member of Careerfusion, ADHA, OSAP, and ADEA. Volunteer positions include state membership chair for IDHA and screening co-chair for the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Foundation.   www.Am-Eagle.com