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Athena Designs By K

Welcome to a curated showcase of my design expertise, where each project tells a story of innovation and creativity. Discover how I can help bring your vision to life with affordable quality.

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My Back Story

With a career that began in the 1980s, my journey has always been rooted in creating visually compelling stories, exploring the possibilities of early computers—from the Commodore 64 to mainframes—and nurturing a deep interest in local and family history. My work has grown from a lifelong love of research, education, and hands‑on crafts.
Raised as a farmer’s daughter with a barnyard full of animals, I learned early the value of curiosity, resourcefulness, and care. Over the years, I’ve expanded my expertise across education, crafting, and historical research, weaving these experiences into a creative, practical approach to every project.
My mission is to blend creativity with functionality, ensuring each project not only meets expectations but exceeds them. I continue to explore new horizons in design, storytelling, and community history.

My Roots Run Deep

MyRootsRunDeep.com is a living digital archive dedicated to preserving the people, places, and stories of Vermilion County, Illinois.

Built for families, teachers, genealogists, and community historians, the site brings together cemetery records, local history, photographs, and research tools in a clean, accessible, and SPED‑friendly format.

What the Site Offers

    • Cemetery & Burial Records:
      A growing, searchable collection of Vermilion County cemeteries, including restored and preserved photographs from the historic Coan archive.
    • Local History Collections:
      Community stories, landmark histories, maps, and timelines that help families understand how their roots connect to the region.
    • Family Tree & Genealogy Tools:
      A simple, private, family‑friendly way to build and share your family tree without ads, data mining, or overwhelming interfaces.

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Future Path Data

FuturePathData.com is a public‑facing education data platform designed to make complex information clear, accessible, and genuinely useful for families, educators, and community partners.

The site transforms raw education data into understandable dashboards, plain‑language explainers, and myth‑busting resources that help people make informed decisions from early childhood through college.

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Tech Ed 4 Kids

Real World Science, Tech, and Math Site

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Historical

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