With 27 years’ experience in education and 10 years as a teacher librarian, Kristen brings expertise in literacy and inquiry-based learning. Collaborating closely with teachers and students, she works to design captivating learning experiences that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and nurture critical thinking. Passionate about transforming libraries into inclusive spaces, Kristen advocates for the power of reading, connecting students with books that resonate with their interests and experiences. Through personalized recommendations and the creation of inviting reading spaces, she hopes to spark a lifelong love for reading that empowers young readers, expands her students’ horizons, broadens their minds, and unlocks the limitless possibilities of their imaginations.