Kristi designs and leads professional development for educators across the country to refine and optimize MTSS systems, structures, and procedures ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive. She has led and designed trainings for Iowa Department of Education, Durham Public Schools, Rockford Public Schools, and more. Prior to joining Panorama, Kristi led the Teach For America-North Carolina coaching team to grow first and second year teachers, driving student achievement in classrooms across the state.

Before this, she served as a school administrator in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. In this role, she oversaw MTSS and all school culture initiatives, resulting in a 35% decrease in suspensions within one school year.