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Dr. Kris Bennett is passionate about empowering children and adult learners through education. She was raised in the Tampa Bay area and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in English Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She then earned her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. She has served as a teacher, coach, mentor, Assistant Principal, Building Administrator, and Principal as a long-time educator in the Tampa Bay area helping her schools achieve United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence designations. Her current role is Director of Early Childhood for Trinity School for Children. Dr. Bennett has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, Tampa Bay Business Journal Up and Comer finalist, Tampa Bay Woman of the Year runner-up, and a Patriotic Employer by the US Army Reserves. Dr. Bennett enjoys hiking with her husband and spending time with family and friends.