Kristen is the founder of Kristen's Kindergarten-a blog designed to share practical ideas with readers. Kristen strives to share what she has learned with others as often as she can. Kristen is the recipient of several national science awards as well as a frequent presenter at district, state, and national conferences. She is a supporter of starting students early in their love of Science and strives to do that everyday in her Kindergarten classroom. In her spare time, Kristen loves to read, craft, and find new ways to excite and engage her students!