Kristin ha sido educadora durante 24 años. Pasó 22 de esos años en entornos tradicionales, en persona en Washington, DC antes de la transición al aprendizaje en línea en ASU Prep Digital. Kristin ha enseñado múltiples grados de segundo a matemáticas de secundaria, pasando varios años como profesor de matemáticas de secundaria y preparatoria y jefe del departamento de matemáticas, antes de convertirse en un administrador de la escuela secundaria. Obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Saint Peter (NJ) y su maestría en Liderazgo y Administración Educativa en la Universidad George Washington (DC). Su pasión por la educación comenzó muy pronto como hija de un administrador escolar jubilado. Kristin cree que la educación es su vocación y le apasiona encontrar formas innovadoras de educar al niño en su totalidad y proporcionarle las habilidades que necesita para tener éxito en la escuela y en la vida. No sólo es una ávida fanática de los deportes, en su tiempo libre, Kristin también disfruta pasar tiempo con su hijo (actual estudiante de ASU); cocinar / hornear; o probar nuevos restaurantes.

What do you like most about your position? Working with families!

When you’re not working, what will we find you doing? Reading, shopping, traveling.

Dr. Toya Abrams has worked in public education in Arizona for over 23 years. Starting as a teacher of a variety of grades and then moving on to a teacher mentor, interventionist, instructional coach, director and then school principal, Dr. Abrams is passionate about leading others to success.

Having also previously taught and created curriculum for multiple colleges and universities, Dr. Abrams notably worked as a Clinical Professor and Site Administrator for ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College for over eight years. In these roles, Dr. Abrams created and taught courses related to teacher development, subject matter content areas, while also coaching, evaluating and supporting senior year students completing year-long field experience student teaching as part of the iTeachAZ program in various Arizona school districts.

Additionally, Dr. Abrams had the honor of serving in all developmental roles to start-up and open a fully accredited online K-12 school in the state of Arizona. In addition to being the founder and principal of the school, Dr. Abrams simultaneously served as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Programs, leading many innovative and exceptional student-centered advocacies in a school district here in Arizona.

Dr. Abrams initially started with ASU Prep Digital as one of the Digital High School Principals and transitioned into the proud Digital Middle School Principal over a year ago.

Dr. Abrams loves to help others learn but is always learning herself! She has earned undergraduate degrees in merchandising and sociology, three master’s degrees (elementary education with teacher certification, educational leadership with principal certification and sociology). Additionally, Dr. Abrams spent two years as a second language learner herself pursuing a diploma in Spanish as an exchange student in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Dr. Abrams completed her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Innovation here at ASU, dedicating her action research to a deeper examination of the social sciences in education, focusing specifically on building professional identity through personalized learning experiences with an emphasis on how high-quality educational experiences impact achievement.

Originally from South Louisiana, Dr. Abrams loves to be around happy people and laugh as much as possible. She currently lives in Arizona, in the Carefree Foothills area with her husband, 13-year-old theater-obsessed daughter and LOTS of pets!

Dr. Robert (Bobby) Striebel has worked in the educational community for over a decade and has served in multiple capacities. He has taught both high school and college level Science courses, as well as Career & Technical Education courses. He is experienced teaching and leading programs for both traditional in-person and online instruction. Dr. Striebel has served as a Science Department Chair, CTE Lead and most recently as a high school administrator. He has a passion for the application of technology to improve educational attainment and overall student experience. Fun fact: Prior to entering the field of education, Dr. Striebel worked for 11 years in law enforcement, as a Senior Forensic Chemist. He and his wife, Kimberly, our blessed with four adult daughters and one grandchild.