Bio
Kristin Taylor truly loves working with teenagers and looks forward to going to work. she has been sharing her love of writing and literature with high school students for two decades. She received her BA in English from the University of Connecticut, an MAT in secondary education from Sacred Heart University, and an MA in journalism from Kent State University. She has worked as an English teacher, tutor, and writing coach since 1997 and earned National Board Certification in English/Language Arts for Adolescents and Young Adults in 2002; she re-certfied in 2011. In addition to teaching English, Kristin advises an award-winning high school digital newspaper and a print yearbook. She was an ASNE Reynolds Fellow in 2014, earned Certified Journalism Educator status from the Journalism Education Association in 2016 and was asked to join JEA’s National Scholastic Press Rights Committee in 2017. She was elected to JEA's board of directors in 2020 and now serves as the SPRC director. She is excited to contribute to the committee's crucial efforts to empower student voices and support scholastic press freedom.
Kristin's work with adults has included being the New Faculty Coordinator and English Department Chair at her current school, running professional development workshops, presenting at conferences, and working as a mentor for new teachers and journalism advisers. She has also worked as a writing coach, tutor, and editor.
Kristin is a New England native who drove across the country with her mother and two cats in 2005 to begin a new life in California. She currently lives and teaches in Los Angeles with her beloved husband and furry family. Little but Fierce explores the joys and dilemmas of being a teacher and journalism adviser.
Kristin's work with adults has included being the New Faculty Coordinator and English Department Chair at her current school, running professional development workshops, presenting at conferences, and working as a mentor for new teachers and journalism advisers. She has also worked as a writing coach, tutor, and editor.
Kristin is a New England native who drove across the country with her mother and two cats in 2005 to begin a new life in California. She currently lives and teaches in Los Angeles with her beloved husband and furry family. Little but Fierce explores the joys and dilemmas of being a teacher and journalism adviser.