Kristen Karyus

Kristen Karyus has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kristen currently works as a Subcontracts Administrator at FGS, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, they were a Part-Time Assistant to the District Sales Coordinator at Aflac from 2018 to 2021. In the same year, they also worked as a Title I Teacher (Math and Reading) at Norfolk Public Schools. Kristen had an extensive tenure at Norfolk Public Schools - Sewells Point Elementary, where they held the positions of Title I Teacher (Math and Reading) / Special Programs Coordinator from 2013 to 2018 and continued as a Special Programs Coordinator until 2017. Additionally, they worked as a 4th Grade Teacher at Norfolk Public Schools from 2009 to 2013 and as a Long Term Substitute for 1st Grade at Ocean Lakes Elementary in 2009. Prior to their career in education, Kristen worked as a Seasonal Server at Hard Rock Café in 2009 and 2010, a Substitute Teacher at Lewiston-Porter Central School District from 2006 to 2009, and a Server at various hospitality establishments from 2003 to 2009. Kristen also had experience in the banking industry, working as a Commercial Sales Team Support Specialist / Commercial Payment Processor at M&T Bank from 2004 to 2006.

Kristen Karyus has a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, which they earned from the University of Scranton. Kristen obtained this degree from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, Kristen also holds a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Medaille University, which they earned from 2006 to 2007. Their undergraduate degree is a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, which they obtained from Medaille University from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, Kristen has a certification as a Virginia Licensed Elementary (PreK-6) Teacher, although the institution and the specific date of obtaining this certification are not mentioned.