Kristen Healy

Reading Specialist

Kristen Healy is a Wine Club Manager at Reininger Winery, with a diverse professional background encompassing roles in the wine industry, academia, technology, and freelance work.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Studies from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor in Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, showcasing a multidisciplinary educational profile.

Kristen's career journey includes positions such as Tasting Room Associate at Long Shadows Vintners, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Web Developer as a self-employed individual, Director of Creative and Technical Services at Whitman College, Director of Digital Communications at Whitman College, and Online Content Specialist at Whitman College.

Prior to her current role, she held the position of Senior Engineer - Lead Info Systems Engineer at CenturyLink (Formerly Qwest Communications), highlighting her technical expertise and leadership experience in the corporate sector.

With a rich blend of experiences in wine, technology, education, and communication, Kristen Healy brings a unique skill set and a broad perspective to her role as Wine Club Manager.

Experience

Reading Specialist at The Nightingale-Bamford School (August 2016 - August 2022)

Lower School Reading Coordinator; Learning Specialist at Saint David's School (February 1999 - June 2016), Kindergarten, Second Grade Teacher; Afterschool Director at The Chestnut Hill School (September 1995 - May 1998)

Education

MA in Reading Specialist from Teachers College, Columbia University (1998 - 1999), BA in Elementary Education from Boston College (1991 - 1995), Academy of the Holy Names (1984 - 1991)