08/14/2026
Promise Award 2026 Spotlight ⭐ Great Teaching Award, Kristle Craft, Special Education teacher at Kulshan Middle School.
Kristle Craft is an outstanding Special Education teacher whose innovative approach and deep expertise are essential to her work.
She is a vital bridge between students, families, teachers and administrators. A colleague shared that Kristle is “a pillar of reliability within our school community.”
Colleagues, students and families can rely on her to be consistent, follow through with commitments, and provide steady support in even the most challenging situations. This approach goes beyond simply being present. She has a special ability to anticipate needs, response promptly to concerns, and ensure no student or staff member is left without the support they require.
A nominator shared, “One of Kristle Craft's greatest strengths lies in her exceptional ability to work with students who face behavioral challenges. She operates from a foundational belief that all children should be loved and that every child can learn at high levels – they may simply lack the support to do so successfully. Along with her innovative strategies, Kristle approaches behavior not as something to be managed or punished, but as an opportunity to teach essential life skills and conflict resolution strategies.
Kristle collaborates with many staff colleagues at Kulshan, teaming with eighth grade staff to co-teach across subjects in classroom settings with class rosters that include students served within and outside Special Education.
A colleague shared, “When she works with students individually, Kristle always makes sure that student voice is front and center in creating plans, and students know that their voice is respected.”
