Director, Lindsay USD Teacher Residency at Alder GSE

Christine McJunkin has over 28 years of experience in education, with the past 13 years dedicated to Lindsay Unified School District. Her versatility shines through roles spanning high school and middle school administration in student services and curriculum/instruction while having a teaching background in Social Science and Science. As she transitioned to Lindsay Unified, Chris became a K-8 Learning Director and Principal before assuming the Director of Special Projects role. Notably, she led a learner-agency initiative at Kennedy Elementary that evolved into districtwide practices designed to strengthen learner-centered environments.  She is also a key ambassador for Lindsay Unified’s performance-based learning model, regularly sharing the district’s story with educational leaders and visitors, and serves as a board member of the Lindsay Educational Foundation for Learning, supporting innovation and expanded opportunities for learners throughout the community.