A Quarter Century of Superb Service

Karl also changed others' careers positively through her willingness to share what she learned. Peggy Brayton, a former in-plant employee who now works for Bethel Public Schools' Office of Professional Development, lauds Karl's leadership skills.

"When I first went to work for [Diane], I had very limited computer skills," Brayton says. "As part of my duties, she taught me Adobe's PageMaker and InDesign. The five years that I spent in the print shop were crucial to my growth in my current position."