Kristie Merkousko
About Kristie Merkousko
Kristie Merkousko is the Manager of Education Services at MatrixCare, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in educational roles, particularly at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, where she held various positions over several years, including Director of Curriculum and Regional Director of Instruction.
Current Role at MatrixCare
Kristie Merkousko serves as the Manager of Education Services at MatrixCare, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational programs and services within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing educational initiatives and ensuring that they meet the needs of the users. Her experience in education management contributes to her effectiveness in this role.
Previous Experience at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Merkousko has extensive experience at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, where she held multiple positions. She worked as the Director of Curriculum from 2019 to 2020, and as the Regional Director of Instruction from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as the Manager of Training and Development for seven months in 2022 to 2023. Her roles involved curriculum development, training, and instructional leadership, contributing to the organization's educational strategies.
Educational Background
Merkousko earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education and Teaching from the same institution, graduating in 2009. This academic background supports her expertise in educational services and curriculum development.
Teaching Experience
Prior to her roles in educational management, Merkousko worked as a Science Teacher and AP Coordinator at Lucia Mar Unified School District from 2009 to 2012. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in classroom instruction and curriculum implementation, which she later applied in her various positions at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Merkousko has made significant contributions in her previous roles, including the successful conversion of in-person learning programs into online formats, enhancing accessibility. She designed and developed a mentor program implemented organization-wide and created tracking systems for key performance indicators, allowing for improved data management across the company.