History Department Chair
Middle School and Upper School History Teacher
B.A. in History and Anthropology from Marquette University
The energetic Kristin Burns was the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Faculty Award and the 2020 Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association (IHSSBCA) Coach of the Year Award. A graduate from Marquette University with degrees in History and Anthropology, Kristin teaches the 6th-8th grade social studies courses, 12th grade Government and World Religions courses, as well as Economics and Psychology elective classes in the Upper School. Her specialty in the classroom is hands-on learning through activities and simulations in a technologically integrated classroom. She coaches our nationally-ranked middle school and high school quiz bowl teams, advises Keith School’s Model United Nations delegations, and is the coordinator for our biennial trip to Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the Keith faculty, she worked in other area school districts, and the Regional Alternative School for at-risk youth. When she is isn’t teaching at Keith, Mrs. Burns spends her summers working as an historical interpreter for Midway Village Museum. She is also the proud parent of two Keith alumni Mindy (Class of 2019) and Sean (Class of 2021). Outside of school Mrs. Burns enjoys family time, travel, all things related to history, and of course cheering on her beloved Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers!
Email: kristin.burns@keithschool.net
Phone: 815-399-8823
