Hello There! I’m Kristen.

I started my career in education as a middle school teacher over 20 years ago. Since then, I’ve worked as a teacher, tutor, and school counselor across all grade levels - elementary, middle, and high school.

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Something you may have gathered from this website is that I love writing. From essays, to stories, to writing the words on this website, to poetry... I love it all. Language, nuances, sounds, idioms, hyperboles, information - these things that make up our communication are what I consider a beautiful gift from God that we get to share and explore with our friends, families, co-workers, and communities. 

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I also love to TEACH writing! I have a passion for sharing all the things I know about this amazing craft with young students. I enjoy proving to students that writing does not have to be mysterious and hard to figure out. There are patterns and when you see the patterns, assignments like essays and reading responses become much easier.

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And did I mention that I also enjoy exploring reading passages with students? They truly appreciate having their opinions and insights valued and discussed, whether it's about a character's actions, the author's message, or how the material connects to their own lives.

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I can't wait to meet you!