ECE Director / Young 5s Lead Teacher / Summer Camp Director
Kristine Conklin
Our Director
Teacher Kristy has been employed at The Crayon Box since 2012. Prior to being named the Director in 2016, she worked as the Administrative Assistant of The Crayon Box.
Kristy and her husband live in Berrien Springs with their two boys. They have a corgi, two guinea pigs, two cats and four Polish chickens.
Teacher Kristy has an BA in Business Administration from Franklin University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership from 老司机传媒.
Some things she enjoys doing during her spare time are: spending time with family, reading, writing, gardening, and baking.
Her favorite times at The Crayon Box are all the family events especially annual concerts and family potlucks.
Teacher Kristy is a member in good standing with both the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC) and The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Favorite Quote:
“Enjoy TODAY. Someday you'll miss it"
Favorite Bible Verse:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Infants
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Launa
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Eunice
Young Toddlers
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Millie
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Beverly
Older Toddlers
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Stephanie
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Taylor
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Jenisca
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Rita
Pre-School
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Rita
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Karin
Pre-Kindergarten
LEAD CAREGIVER
Teacher Lily
Support Staff
ASSISTANT CAREGIVER
Teacher Kinder
SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVER/LUNCH ASSISTANT
Teacher Merissa