Kristen Pate is originally from Inola, OK. Upon graduation from high school, Kristen attended the University of Arkansas Fort Smith where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in English Education in May of 2018. She lives in Van Buren with her husband, Remington and son, Brooks. This will be Mrs. Pate's fourth year as a classroom teacher. Previously, she has worked in eighth and tenth grade classrooms. In her free time, Mrs. Pate enjoys CrossFit, playing with her dog Ozzie, and spending time with her family.