My name is Kristen McKee and I’m so excited about what this next year holds!! The Lord has paved the way and I’m happily following.
where do i live?
I was raised in Atlanta but went to Birmingham, Alabama for college, grad school, and to perfect the art of the soft southern drawl. Apparently I learn quickly and haven’t wanted to leave…
My family lives in Tampa, Florida. They booked it out of Atlanta as soon as I graduated high school, and have yet to return. My brother is a junior at USF and he makes me laugh harder than anyone on the planet. I’m learning everyday how incredibly strange our entire family is….strange but blessed. 🙂
what do I do?
I’m pursuing my Masters in Education with ESL Certification at UAB so that I can help international students transition into American culture. I love teaching. My students are so precious, incredibly entertaining (I have a quote wall) and teaching provides such an opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love through encouragement and service.
why the race??
Every summer I go to Iquitos, Peru where I serve in a children’s home for about a month. This is the highlight of my year. I spend my days helping the kids with homework, teaching English, getting into mud fights, gallivanting through the jungle, avoiding poisonous creatures and swinging in hammocks. The Lord has been brilliant in His provision that has enabled me to return so frequently over the past few years. These children hold such a special place in my heart and have become a part of my family. The Lord has used them to teach me innumerable lessons about the His might, immeasurable joy, and endless grace. As much as I love these children though, I felt the Lord calling me to step out of my comfort zone and to let Him guide me into service elsewhere for a while. I wanted to explore the nations and testify to His greatness all over the world, not just in Peru.
.random facts.
- my hair has been known to change colors weekly.
- i love disney movies.
- i have an exaggerated sense of smell.
- i’ve been known to organize the salt shakers at restaurants.
- watermelon is the greatest.
- i went to a performing arts high school.
- i have the weirdest toes you’ve ever seen. (thanks dad…)
- i turn into a contortionist when i sleep.
- im a southern girl. there’s no getting around it.
- i love diversity.
- i LOVE my church family and im thinking about asking God to freeze the kids when i go. i can’t handle them growing up while i’m gone!
