Kristen Taylor To All Instructors

rogkristen@gmail.com

My name is Kristen Taylor and I’m very excited to join Thrive this year to teach both History classes and Soccer Skills in an exciting, dynamic, and fun environment.

I started playing soccer here locally at the SD Surf club and won two National Championships at the youth level. I then went on to play at the University of Portland where we won our school’s first NCAA Division I National Championship. After graduating with a History degree as an Academic All-American, I’ve spent the last 25 years coaching at various youth camps , holding private soccer lessons, and working as a personal trainer.

Whether your child plays for a club team or is just interested in trying out the sport, my goal is to foster their love of soccer, increase their skill and confidence level, or even ignite a new love!

I’ve spent the last 5 years making history come alive to my kids in a homeschool setting and now I’m thrilled to bring that to a larger group setting at Thrive. I use curriculum that beautifully weaves in God’s Word and plan throughout all of history in a chronological way. If only I had learned this way in elementary school 30 years ago! Hands on activities, games, maps, narration, and reading historical literature is my favorite way to not only make history fun but to also remember important key moments. Just like in coaching, kids are unique and learn in different ways.

In addition to being a crazy soccer fanatic and lover of history, I have three kids, 3 dogs, 5 rabbits, and a loving husband. Miles is a Junior at SFC, Owen is a Freshman at SFC, and Aubrey is a 7th grader here at Thrive. We love playing soccer, pickleball, hiking, traveling, and skiing as a family. I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to teach your kids at Thrive

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I look forward to meeting you and your children!

Current Classes
ANCIENT HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W2 - TAYLOR - F24 – (open)
ANCIENT HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W3 - TAYLOR - F24 – (open)
CALIFORNIA HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W4 - TAYLOR - F24 – (open)
SOCCER - GRADE 5-8 - W5 - TAYLOR - F24 – (open)
SOCCER - GRADE K-4 - W1 - TAYLOR - F24 – (open)
ANCIENT HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W2 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)
ANCIENT HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W3 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)
ANCIENT HISTORY - GRADE K-3 - M5 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)
CALIFORNIA HISTORY - GRADE 3-6 - W4 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)
SOCCER - GRADE 5-8 - W5 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)
SOCCER - GRADE K-4 - W1 - TAYLOR - S25 – (open)