Carol J Lenhart-Mungiole

Carol was born on November 23, 1942, and passed away on May 4, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Carol was originally from Pueblo, Colorado. After graduating from Western Colorado University, she moved to Las Vegas in 1964, where she spent over 3 decades working as a schoolteacher for the Clark County School District (CCSD), educating the children of the Las Vegas valley.

As the education of the children of our community was so important to Carol, she was elected and served on the Nevada State Board of Education. Carol was also active in her union, Clark County Classroom Teachers Association (CCCTA), serving as Treasurer and a board member. She was recognized for her service by the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) and was nominated for Teacher of the Year.

Carol is survived by her husband, Arthur Mungiole, daughter, Laura Lee, grandsons Scott Cooper and Matthew Cooper, stepson, Marcus Mungiole, and son-in-law, Russell Lee.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 6350 N. Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89149.

Carol J. Lenhart-Mungiole Scholarship

My mother, Carol, spent her life educating the children of the Las Vegas valley. She taught for the Clark County School District for over 30 years, most of that time teaching first grade, and was elected to the Nevada State Board of Education in 1991. She loved the first grade as "this is when children begin learning to read and write." She felt that ensuring every child could read and write was important. Mom felt it was fundamental to a child's successful future.

In her honor, the family has set up a scholarship fund in her name at the Public Education Foundation. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you please donate to her scholarship by sending a check made payable to "The Public Education Foundation" to the following address:

The Public Education Foundation

4350 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

On the check "Memo" line, please reference fund #02-9539 or the "Carol Jean Lenhart-Mungiole Scholarship."

If you wish to donate online, you can do so by going to:

https://thepef.org/scholarship-donation/

Please reference fund #02-9539 or the "Carol Jean Lenhart-Mungiole Scholarship" on the online donation form.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Mungiole family.