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Meet Mrs. Kristina
Nurturing, Grounded, and Passionate About Early Childhood
With a background in nutrition and over a decade of experience in early childhood education, Kristina brings warmth, intentionality, and a high standard of care to the Toddler Studio.
About Mrs. Kristina
Kristina Smith is an Assistant Guide in the Toddler Studio at Sage Academy. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University, and her path into education began organically—babysitting, nannying, and eventually discovering a calling in early childhood development.
Kristina’s formal teaching journey began at Kinderplatz of Fine Arts in Fort Worth, where she first worked as an assistant in the toddler room. She quickly realized her natural connection with young children and stepped into a lead teaching role in the Primary program, where she taught for five years.
After moving to Granbury and becoming a mother, Kristina was intentional about finding a school for her son that met her own high expectations for quality care and learning. She found that in Lake Granbury Montessori Academy—now Sage Academy Spark—and what began as a substitute role soon grew into a full-time position where she’s thrived for the past four years.
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What She Loves About Early Childhood
Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M
Over 10 years of experience in early childhood education
Kristina loves the early years for their innocence, wonder, and opportunity to lay the foundation for lifelong confidence. She especially values helping toddlers navigate social-emotional growth with patience and positive reinforcement, creating an environment that supports independence, curiosity, and kindness.
Former lead teacher in a fine arts-based preschool
“There’s so much joy in being part of a child’s earliest discoveries. The toddler years are full of milestones, and I feel lucky to support those little-but-mighty steps.” — Kristina
What Families Can Expect
Experienced with toddlers and primary-age learners
Calm, consistent, and deeply intuitive in the classroom
Kristina brings steadiness, warmth, and experience to every day in the Toddler Studio. She’s deeply attuned to the needs of young children and partners with the Lead Guide to create a calm, structured, and joyful environment. Families can expect her to be approachable, attentive, and wholeheartedly committed to supporting both children and parents in these foundational years.