Healthy Kids Running Series
Kristen Jones Unger is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and community coordination. Currently serving as a Teacher at The Lindgren School & Summer Camp and as Company Owner of Let Wonder Lead, Kristen leads Tinkergarten style classes in Bergen and Passaic County. With previous roles such as Community Coordinator for Healthy Kids Running Series and Early Childhood Educator at Tinkergarten, Kristen has cultivated a strong background in teaching and educational support. Prior experience includes serving as a Literacy Specialist at KIPP NJ and roles in finance as a Senior Analyst at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers. Kristen holds a Master's degree in Teaching - English as a Second Language from Pace University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northwestern University.
Healthy Kids Running Series
Healthy Kids Running Series was created to provide kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of running. Healthy Kids Running Series ("HKRS"), is a running program that motivates kids to be healthy and active while providing a fun environment to improve their self-esteem. HKRS encourages kids to adopt a “Get Up and Go” attitude. About the Program: The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each Race Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 yard dash, the 75 yard dash, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the one mile run. Kids compete each week of the Series for a chance to earn points and at the end of the Series the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age division receive a trophy. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you run because all participants receive a medal and gift bag for their achievements courtesy of our sponsors! Join us as we encourage kids to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, help increase their self-esteem, and make new friends!