Kristen has her bachelor's degree in elementary education with endorsements in early childhood education and elementary/middle school mathematics from Western Michigan University. She has a master's degree in early childhood education, also from WMU.

In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking, crafting, baking and spending time with my family and friends. She attends St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Portage, MI. She loves helping young students grow in their faith here at Kalamazoo Christian Schools.