Hi everyone. My name is Kristen and I currently live in Arizona. I am pursuing a Master's Degree in Teaching and Leadership. This is the last course I need as I pursue my degree, however I am planning to complete a practicum following this course. I am currently a Marketing and Entrepreneurship Teacher at our local public high school. I am also the lead for a career exploration course and the mentor to new employees. If I had to choose a life scripture as it applies to the role that I am in it would have to be 1 Peter 5:3, "not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock" (ESV). My goal is to lead in a selfless way that provides an example to those that are under my charge. I enjoy doing anything with my family as well as gardening and taking of my chickens and ducks and am love the I am looking forward to the opportunity to apply all of the information I have gathered working towards the completion of this degree to help give confidence to the teachers that I mentor and to create tools to help teachers that are interested in integrating technology deeper into their lessons. I have a passion for finding ways to meet students where they are and gain their interest to ensure that they are gaining all that they can from instruction. If my life were a movie the star that would play me would be Jennifer Garner. She has a tendency to play roles that are quirky and fun, she is kind, and still no nonsense when it comes to getting things done. I am ever the optimist with a tendency to be more realistic as I grow older but strive to never lose the optimism that makes me, me. Jennifer Garner usually plays a fun but classy lady, and for those reasons I would choose her to play me in a movie. I look forward to getting to know all of you better throughout this course. Have a blessed day!
