School Lane Leadership

Karen Schade, Principal and CEO
Karen Schade began her career at School Lane Charter School in 2002 as the Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology. In 2003, Mrs. Schade was promoted to the position of Principal and CEO. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also earned her Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and her Principal Certification.

Prior to joining School Lane, Mrs. Schade worked in both private and traditional public schools. Her passion for education and support for tuition-free public school choice led her to seek a career as a charter school administrator. From the onset, Mrs. Schade was sold on School Lane's philosophy that every child is gifted and that when students realize their giftedness and use it to the fullest potential, nothing can stop them from becoming high achievers.

A mother of two college-age children, Mrs. Schade enjoys reading in her spare time. Prior to launching her career in education, she owned a floral business and arranging flowers is now a hobby she continues to enjoy.