Carlene holds Senior Master Teacher credentials with the American Needlepoint Guild and is a past chairman of the program. She served on the ANG national board, where she promoted quality judging and teaching of needlearts. Carlene is a Certified Graduate Teacher with the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc. and is a recipient of the Lake Sainte Clair Award by the Great Lakes Region, EGA, for service to the region. She has been teaching since 1980 and has been professionally judging since 1990, including national, regional and local exhibits.