Kristen earned her Bachelor degrees in Piano Performance and Mathematics from Valparaiso University and Certificate in Church Music from the University of Dayton. She completed all but the thesis for a Masters in Music Theory from the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. As an organist, Kristen has earned the Service Playing Certification from the American Guild of Organists with dual certification through the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.  She also works as a church music director.  As a pianist, Kristen is an active performing member of both the Dayton Music Club and the Fortnightly Music Club of Springfield.  She also enjoys accompanying high school choirs and soloists. As a teacher, Kristen works to help every student grow in playing the piano and enjoying music.