Kristin Ortiz

Kristin received her bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of New Hampshire. She began her career as an environmental educator over 20 years ago, teaching kids of all ages about native wildlife and inspiring them to love the natural world. She has worked in special education with elementary children for the past 10 years. One important lesson she takes away from this experience is that if you want children to be successful, they need to know they are surrounded by caring teachers who are there to support them. She looks forward to helping young children grow by encouraging their innate curiosity and helping them discover their own interests. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her two teenage daughters.