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B.S. in Psychology, Sociology & Human Services at Black Hills State University

J.D. in Law at University of South Dakota

Bio:
Karie Kennedy is the Western Dakota Technical College General Education Team Leader, Behavioral Sciences Program Director, and psychology and sociology instructor. She has been an instructor at the college since 2010. She taught full-time in the Paralegal Program for several years before transitioning to the General Education Program.

Kennedy has a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law and a Bachelor's degree from Black Hills State University in psychology, sociology and human services with an emphasis in community services.

Kennedy was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rapid City and worked in private practice. She serves as a volunteer for the 7th Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) advocating in court for the best interest of abused and neglected children.