Dr. Kristina Schuler earned her BS Elementary Education from UCM, her MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Baker University, her EdS in Curriculum Leadership from William Woods, and her EdD Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from University of Missouri - Columbia. She has taught in both private and public schools, bringing over 25 years of elementary education experience to the University. She currently teaches social studies and science as part of the Intermediate Junior Block. Her research interests are in high stakes accountability and data-driven decision making. In her spare time, she enjoys watching TV and going to movies.