Kris Christenson

Teacher, The Hive (Kōwhai)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Kris moved down to Queenstown 3 years ago From Auckland. She has a 5 year old boy who is her Miracle baby, the best thing that ever happened to her. She has been a teacher for 13 years working with all age groups. Kris has had the privilege to work in different Centres and gaining a variety of experiences, which ended up in leadership roles in the prime of my career. This has all developed and refined her skills as a teacher and a person. 

Kris loves being outdoors at the beach, in the nature, hiking, etc. Nature is where she gets her tranquility - a sense of freedom and the zest for life. 

She has always adored and admired children and the purity and the zest they have for life, and how they question the working theories of how the world works around them. She feels very lucky to be a part of the Gems Team and looks forward to growing and learning alongside the Team, children, and whanau.