
Director, Early Learning Academy
College of Health and Education, School of Education
Academic Credentials
MEd in Education Leadership from George Mason University, BA in Elementary Education from The College of William and Mary, additional coursework from University of Virginia School of Education Leadership
Bio
Kristen Cunningham has a history as an elementary school educator and an administrator. She has served as an Assitant Principal in Falls Church City and Fairfax County in addition to Directing several Arlington Preschools. She has taught preschool, kindergarten and second grade and is passionate about working with children and families to ensure that social, emotional and academic learning take place for every child. Her goal is to create a welcoming, supportive and nurturing environment that stimulates the imagination and instills a love or learning. Kristen remembers preschool as one of her favorite times with her own kids and now that they are adults, she often reminds parents “The days are long but the years are short!”