About

At Executive Edge, we believe lasting school improvement begins with strong leadership, aligned systems, and a deep commitment to every student’s potential. Founded by Kristen, Executive Edge was built on the belief that schools thrive when educators are equipped with practical systems, compassionate leadership strategies, and the tools needed to create meaningful, sustainable change.

 

Kristen began her career in crisis intervention, behavioral management, and special education, where she developed a passion for helping individuals reach their fullest potential while advancing educational equity. Her work has always centered on identifying the root causes behind academic and behavioral challenges and designing customized, strengths-based solutions that maximize individual performance and growth.

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Driven by a deep commitment to the United States education system and the educators who serve within it, Kristen believes schools must embed systems thinking, analysis, and compassion into daily instructional practices. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning and curiosity.

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For the past five years, Kristen has served as a leadership development coach within the manufacturing sector, helping organizations strengthen workforce development, leadership capacity, communication, retention, and organizational culture. Prior to that, she spent five years as Director of a Department of Labor-sanctioned high school internship program that partnered with more than 150 corporations and 250 mentors. Through these roles, Kristen has developed extensive expertise in preparing leaders to navigate change, build high-performing teams, and implement sustainable systems that drive long-term success.

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Kristen is passionate about bringing these workforce development strategies into education because today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce and future leaders. She believes schools play a critical role not only in academic achievement, but also in developing the communication, adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving skills students need to thrive in an evolving world.

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Her combined experience in education, crisis intervention, workforce development, and leadership coaching uniquely positions her to support schools in creating strong cultures, aligned systems, and transformational leadership practices that improve outcomes for both educators and students.

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Credentials:

• Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University

• Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF)

• Educator through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Change Management Strategist through IDEOU

• Organizational Leadership Facilitator through Developmental Dimensions International (DDI)

• Crisis Manager through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

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Kristen currently serves as Vice Chair and Board Member for Women in Manufacturing (WiM).

Her work and insights have been featured in numerous respected publications and organizations, including:

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• Women in Manufacturing

• Remake Learning

• CIO Story Magazine

• CIO Review Magazine

• HR Tech Outlook Magazine

• Small Business Council Working Parts Magazine

• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

• Pittsburgh Human Resource Association (PHRA)

 

Through Executive Edge, Kristen continues to partner with schools, districts, and organizations to create practical, people-centered systems that strengthen culture, improve outcomes, and empower leaders to make a measurable difference every day.