Kristin started at Miracles as a side walker for classes and has also been a horse lead and instructor aide. She enjoys working with the riders and spending time with the herd doing groundwork. Before volunteering at Miracles, she taught middle school band for 40 years. She grew up in Iowa City and lives near North Liberty with her husband, Cary, two dogs, and a cat. In her spare time, she enjoys beading, gardening, baking, and tending hives of bees.