Christina is a nurturing and accommodating Christian educator with eight years of experience in the field. She was born in South Korea and moved to California with her family when she was 16. She has been working with children since high school by serving Sunday school. In class, she loves sharing Bible stories and children’s literature with her students. At home, she enjoys discovering new recipes and cooking for her family and friends. She lives in Irvine with her husband, Will, who is a scientist and a writer. The couple enjoys bird watching, gardening and travelling together.

After Christina graduated with a BA in Economics from UCLA, God providentially led her on the path to becoming a professional educator. In order to expand her knowledge and skill in teaching primary grades, Christina completed her teaching credential program with Concordia University, Irvine. She also earned a degree in Family and Child Development. Currently she holds a Cleared California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. 

Christina’s education career began as a lead kindergarten teacher at a private Christian school. She has taught students from kindergarten to 6th grade in both private and public school settings. She also worked as a curriculum coordinator of a pre-k/kindergarten program at a private school for the past two years. She cares about each student’s unique set of skills and experiences and it is her passion and joy to make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for her students. With her experiences in developmentally appropriate practices and as a Christian educator, her goal is to create a wholesome learning environment where she and her students can, together, grow in the knowledge and love of Christ.