Kristen Govertsen

Veteran educator with over 20 years of experience teaching mathematics, business, and entrepreneurship across K–12, college, and university settings. Combines a deep knowledge of STEM disciplines with a passion for making learning relevant, empowering, and engaging for all students. Classroom-tested in both traditional and alternative environments—from a one-room schoolhouse in rural Alaska, to alternative high schools and university lecture halls—Kristi designs inclusive, practical, and project-based learning experiences that prepare students for college, careers, and life. Now excited to bring that experience into a Career & Technical Education setting focused on innovation, equity, community, and real-world readiness.

• Train the Trainer Certification — Peak Potentials
• Laughter Yoga Trainer Certified
• Hawaii Teaching License — In progress / Seeking upon request

Developed technical training modules aligned with Microsoft certification pathways., Designed and facilitated workshops on systems thinking, business foundations, presentation skills, and design thinking., Consulted on curriculum alignment with CTE standards and equity-focused instructional design.

Gonzaga University Athletic Award — For teaching and relationship building as a TA in the Dance Department, Toastmasters International— Award-Winning Evaluator, Chapter President (2008-2009); New Member Mentor (2015–2016), Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society — Student Chapter (1998-2000)

• Missoula Businesswomen’s Network — Member (2015–2023), President (2019–2020), Board Member (2018–2022)
• Kaufman Foundation 1Million Cups Missoula Chapter — Lead Organizer & Business Presentation Coach (2019–2020)
• Community Food and Agriculture Coalition — Committee Member, Mentor for Kiva Loan PitchFest (2019)
• Rotary International — Member (2005–2017), including District Membership Chair and international Speaker & Trainer on various topics on Membership
• Toastmasters International — Club President (2008), Speech and Competition Coach (2007–2009), New Member Mentor (2015-2016)
• Mathematical Association of America — Member (1998–2000)
• Joni Whitmore Alaska State Legislator Campaign — Campaign Manager (1996)
• The Washington Center for Academic Seminars — Participant and Panelist, Women as Leaders Symposium (1996, 1997)

• Designed and delivered multiple interdisciplinary business courses for University of Montana: People, Process, and Technology I & II, Organizational Behavior, Speech and Communication, Design Thinking, and Experiential Entrepreneurship.
• Created applied math and business curriculum for Portland YouthBuilders supporting alternative education learners (ages 18–25).
• Developed online and in-person entrepreneurial training programs at The Entrepreneur’s Studio, emphasizing accessible and trauma-aware pedagogy.
• Authored course structures for Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Precalculus with focus on conceptual understanding and scaffolding.