Kristen Kaliski

Education

  • Currently pursuing M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction with a STEM teaching focus at the University of Maine

  • Finishing a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders, also at the University of Maine

  • Completed elementary education certification coursework at Santa Clara University

  • BS in business communication from New Hampshire College

Professional

  • STEM editor for academic publishers, mainly Springer, specializing in books written by nonnative English speakers

  • Associate Director, Math and Language Arts, AoPS Academy

  • Math, history, and language arts teacher in Mountain View, Cupertino, and San Jose

Ministries/Activities

  • Sunday School teacher and church fundraising lead

  • Community volunteer with Santa Maria Urban Ministry, Community Services Association of Mountain View, and Upward Scholars

Personal

  • Mom to an 12th-grade LOA student as well as to an adult son; “Grandma” is her new favorite role

  • Hobbies include exploring nature, reading, solving all types of puzzles, and baking - especially chocolate treats baked to share!