Karl Hess

Karl settled in the Cape area after spending most of his life in Texas. This is his third year
teaching at Lynwood.
Karl graduated from Texas A&M University. At A&M, after entertaining the idea of becoming a
high-school math teacher, he instead got a degree in Computer Science, and worked for 37
years as a software engineer and information technology project manager. His wife, Becky,
grew up in the bootheel area, and attended Southeast Missouri State. It was always their
intention to retire in Missouri, so in 2011 they purchased their future retirement house in
Jackson.
While in Texas, Karl attended First Baptist Church in Keller, TX, near their home. While there, he
had the opportunity to teach adult Sunday school, and also a weekly men’s bible study group.
He was also honored to be ordained a deacon.
Early in 2022, Karl “permanently” retired, settled in Jackson, and became a member of Lynwood
Baptist Church, where he is still active. In August of 2022, after hearing of the need for a math
and science teacher, he offered his services as a substitute teacher. Soon after that, he found,
to his delight, that he was now teaching junior high science (full-time). After almost 50 years, he
finally got the teaching opportunity that he had once wanted; he considers it both a blessing and
a ministry.
His favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ
Jesus”.
Karl lives in Jackson with his wife Becky and three rescue beagles. They have two children, five
grandchildren, and one great-grand-daughter, all living in Texas.