Meet Kristina!

For nearly twenty years, Carmel has been our home, a place where our family has grown alongside the community. My daughters started their education journey in Carmel Clay Schools, with Maggie graduating from Carmel High School in 2022 and now thriving as a college junior. Currently, Sadie is making her way at CHS. 

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My father Steven Kern now resides with me and my children, stepping into a supportive role as my cherished mother, a retired Kindergarten teacher, requires dedicated 24-hour care at a dementia facility. Their unwavering support throughout my life has now come full circle, as I embrace the responsibility of caretaker. 

Education runs deep in my family's history as sixth-generation Hoosiers. My mother's career as a Kindergarten teacher and my uncle John's tenure at my high school taught me invaluable lessons about the art of teaching. My cousin Becca's expertise in multilingual education reflects our shared commitment to learning. Going even further back, my great-grandfather's teaching legacy in a southern Indiana one-room schoolhouse informs my understanding of the challenges faced by educators and students alike.

These experiences have shaped my perspective and deepened my dedication to supporting teachers and advocating for every student's success. Looking ahead, I am eager to weave my family's history of educators together with my appreciation for the phenomenal education my daughters received. I am committed to ensuring that Carmel remains a beacon of excellence for all future children, where they can learn, grow, and thrive.