Kristy’s multi-faceted teaching skills began with an Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University.  Her interest in education continued with earning her Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from Central Michigan University.  In addition to her degrees in education, she holds many fitness certifications, including:  American Council on Exercise-Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Certified Health Coach, National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor, and Certified TRX Instructor.

Kristy is currently a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor at McLaren Fitness/Morey Courts.  Also, she is the Health Coach for the City employees of Mt. Pleasant.  In addition to the above, she is a fixed-term faculty member at Central Michigan University.  At her church, she regularly teaches in the Children’s Ministry program, as well.  Kristy has 10+ years of “traditional” classroom experience and 20+ years of “non-traditional” teaching experience.