With degrees from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and Vermont’s premier School for International Training, Kirsten holds a double Master’s degree in English and Spanish Language Teaching and a K-12 teaching certificate. An experienced educator and administrator, she has earned a reputation as a lively and knowledgeable teacher with extensive training in cutting-edge language teaching techniques, educational software and holistic approaches to encouraging student success. Her years of experience in public and private education, interest in local school policies, and graduate work in language education have provided Kirsten with a unique understanding of the challenges facing students today. She is the founder of Pacific Learning Academy, an in-home tutoring service and accredited high school located in Issaquah.