Kristen Pate is originally from Inola, OK. Upon graduation from high school, Kristen attended the University of Arkansas Fort Smith where she played two years of collegiate basketball. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in English Education in May of 2018. She lives in Fort Smith with her husband, Remington, and puppy, Ozzie. This will be Mrs. Pate's second year as a classroom teacher. Previously, she has worked in eighth and tenth grade classrooms. In her free time, Mrs. Pate enjoys going to CrossFit, playing with Ozzie, and spending time with her fmaily.