Preschool

My husband graduated from East Linn Christian, and we always wanted to enroll our kids when the time came.  I actually went on a campus tour for my preschooler and left with a job! After spending the first 15 years of my career in public education, getting to talk about Jesus while teaching young children is a blessing I don't take for granted! In my spare time, I love hiking, baking, painting, traveling, spending time with my family and drinking loads and loads of coffee.
 

My Favorite Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10
Current Favorite is 1 Peter 4:10 "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms." I love the truth in this verse that tells us we have all been specifically gifted by God in order to be a blessing to others. We all wear the title "Stewards of God's Grace" however it looks different on every person because God loves diversity and uniqueness!

Educational Background:
Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Boise Bible College – Boise, Idaho. Over 750 hours of Early Childhood Education. Licensed Childcare Center Director through the State of Oregon.

Years in Education: 23
My first 15 years in education took place in the public sector as a KidCo “Head Start Teacher” & and “Home Visitor” in the Linn County region

Years at East Linn Christian: 8

My Deep Hope: 
My Deep Hope is that my students realize their preciousness to God and to me, and that they walk in relationship with Jesus who empowers them to do the hard things he has called them to do

 

I could not put into words how incredibly grateful I am for East Linn. The staff I get to work with and the students I get to teach. Wow! What a blessing.
 

Educational Background:
Over 500 hundred hours in specialized early childhood training.

Years in Education: 18

Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14  “Let all you do be done in love.”

My Deep Hope: My Deep hope is That they know God loves them and they can share God's love even when it’s hard.

 

Kristen comes to East Linn Christian with 15 years of combined experience in children’s education as a Christian preschool teacher, preschool director, and children’s ministry director at her home church in Albany. During this period of time, she has maintained continuous employment in either Christian preschool or specific Christian Education in the church setting. Since 2014 she has been employed concurrently as a church director of children’s ministries at her local church and working as a MS teaching assistant at Sand Ridge Charter School. Her experience in preschool is significant in that she has spent considerable time not only teaching but administrating and meeting state regulations for the care of children in an early childhood setting. Kristen was actually recommended by a member of our current staff.

Prior to her coming on at East Linn Kristen declared her desire to resume her work in a purposefully Christian setting full time. She shared “While I enjoy my job working with my students at Sand Ridge Charter School, I do miss being able to share my faith with my students.” There will be plenty of opportunities for that to happen.