Kris Stanec has been exploring creativity, creative thinking, the arts, and education for most of her life. Kris first started teaching and arts integration course at Colorado College in 1996. As a faculty member in the Education Department, Director of the Partnership for Civic Engagement, and most recently, Director of Museum Education at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Kris has developed courses and programs that inspire people to embrace the creative process for deeper reflection and learning. As a reflective practitioner who crafts meaningful praxis, she uses inclusive pedagogies to bring theory into action. Kris has brought creativity and critical pedagogies to all levels, from faculty to pre-service teachers, led professional development workshops, and presented at conferences across the globe. Kris is known as a leader who creates community and engages many voices to build successful, dynamic, and impactful programs. 

To learn more about Kris's work, visit the Education department page here.