Kristen has been part of ECNS since 2013, first as a parent and later as a substitute teacher. She is looking forward to joining the permanent ECNS staff this year as she sends her fifth child to kindergarten. Kristen has served on the board of a Washington, DC based non-profit aimed at improving the lives of low income children, as well as President of the board of a Virginia-based Day School. Kristen graduated from the University of Kansas.