Karen Reincke is a 1991 graduate of Concordia, River Forest and received her degree in Education. Her teaching experience includes 5th grade at Trinity, Utica, 4th grade in Richfield, Minnesota, and Pre-School here at Immanuel. Karen also directed and wrote curriculum for the Sunday School program, directed Mother's Bible Study, and led Crossways International Adult Bible studies at St. Michael's in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Karen's responsibilities at Immanuel include overseeing and writing curriculum for Living Stones (Sunday morning children's program), Making Waves (pre-confirmation program), Children's Messages, Vacation Bible School, Activities for 5th and 6th graders,  and creating other fellowship opportunities that relate to the families of this age group including Family Value Nights.

On March 23, 1991 Karen married John (Assistant Principal at Lutheran High North) and they have three girls - Anna (1992), Ashley (1994) and Alexis (1998). Together, Karen and John lead a HIS group for families. Some of their interests include camping, gardening, physical fitness, and playing with their kids!