Hi! I am Kristi Mullen — a wife, mom of two amazing kids, and a kindergarten teacher in Washington state. I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education and am currently pursuing my master's in literacy. I taught special education for four years before becoming a stay-at-home mom when my daughter was born.
When my son started school, I eased back into the classroom by teaching part-time at a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, which taught me a lot about play-based learning and student-directed planning. I took another year off from work to stay home when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our schools.
After schools reopened, I became a substitute at my children's school — a role that quickly turned into a long-term position and eventually led to my current full-time kindergarten classroom.
It didn't take long to realize how much reading instruction had changed since I was in college. I began researching strategies and signing up for professional development opportunities to improve my instruction. I know that the ability to build strong foundational reading skills can shape a student’s entire educational path — and I take that responsibility seriously. That passion is what inspired me to pursue a master's degree in literacy.
This blog is a space where I'll share practical, classroom-tested strategies that support early literacy development. I hope you enjoy reading along. Feel free to leave a comment if you've tried a strategy or have one to recommend!
-Kristi
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