Our Staff

ECE Director / Young 5s Lead Teacher / Summer Camp Director

Kristine Conklin

Our Director

Teacher Kristy has been employed at The Crayon Box since 2012. Prior to being named the Director in 2016, she worked as the Administrative Assistant of The Crayon Box.

Kristy and her husband live in Berrien Springs with their two boys. They have a corgi, two guinea pigs, two cats and four Polish chickens.

Teacher Kristy has an BA in Business Administration from Franklin University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership from Andrews University.

Some things she enjoys doing during her spare time are: spending time with family, reading, writing, gardening, and baking.

Her favorite times at The Crayon Box are all the family events especially annual concerts and family potlucks.

Teacher Kristy is a member in good standing with both the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC) and The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Favorite Quote:

“Enjoy TODAY. Someday you'll miss it"

Favorite Bible Verse:

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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