Kristin is a product of the Diocese of Covington, herself, having attended St. Paul School and graduating from Villa Madonna Academy.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky.  She taught 3rd grade, 7th grade ELA and was a Reading Interventionist (all at IHM) during which she earned a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Writing, grades K-12. She is certified in the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching Reading. She was the IHM Assistant Principal for 6 years before being named principal.  Kristin is going into her 26th year of serving IHM School and is currently working toward her Rank 1 in Education with an emphasis on Curriculum.

Mrs. Harper  has been married to William for 23 years and their three children have all attended IHM.  Their son, Will, an IHM and Covington Catholic School graduate, attends the University of Kentucky and studies finance/accounting.  Caroline, also an IHM graduate and a rising senior at Notre Dame Academy is an avid soccer player and their youngest, Margo, a rising 8th grader at IHM, also likes soccer and being with her friends.  The Harpers have a 5 year old chocolate labradoodle named Francie.