Kristin is a big kid. A dreamer. A doer and an advocate here to celebrate the individuality of young people. Driven by both efficacy and creativity with equal measure. Qualities that intersect to form organized and thoughtful adventures in the visual arts." Kristin received her associate degree from Cape Cod Community College in Liberal Arts, where she studied abnormal psychology under the tutelage of Dr. Michele Wolfson, PhD. She went on to complete her bachelor's degree at Smith College as an Ada Comstock Scholar in 2021, with a focus on Studio Art and Neuropsychology. She completed her practicum at the VA Hospital in Leeds, MA, with the Soldier On organization. While at Smith College, Kristin assisted in illustrating textbooks, supporting the research of Dr. Mary Harrington, B.Sc., M.A., PhD, with her work in neurobiology, including Circadian Clock Regulation in the Aging Vascular Unit, and Beyond the Symptom: The Biology of Fatigue. Before going back to school, Kristin spent much of her career studying under professional chefs in the fine dining industry. She developed her craft at several restaurants, including those in Boston, Costa Rica, and Rhode Island. At Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI, Kristin managed the culinary team with their acclaimed Forbes 4 Star fine dining program. She walked away from that life to become an educator, finding her true passion: teaching K-8 visual arts. She spends her free time painting, cooking, and long walks on the beach with her family.