Kris Astle, Education Strategist at SMART Technologies, is an experienced strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the global education landscape. She is skilled in the integration of educational technology, instructional design and strategic planning. Kris has a global understanding of trends, research-based best practices, educational needs and the facilitation of change in the education landscape. She started her career in the classroom, teaching first in Switzerland and then in the United States. She has launched both IB and ESL programs in schools. She is passionate about meeting students and teachers where they are and helping them use technology.
