Kristen Wideen

Kristen Wideen has spent her career teaching in the United States and Canada teaching kindergarten through 6th grade. She is currently an instructional coach with the Greater Essex County District School Board in Windsor, Ontario. Kristen engages students through innovative and student driven projects that motivate students to take chances and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Kristen encourages the teachers and students in her school board to create, collaborate, communicate and motivate in their classrooms everyday.

Kristen is a proud member of the Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2013, and frequently writes about her educational journey at www.mrswideen.com. She has co authored the book, Innovate with iPad - Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom As well as being the coordinator of The Primary Blogging Community she also enjoys speaking at conferences to inspire educators to use technology in innovative ways.