Kristen Auten is a 2023-2024 Teach Plus Texas Harmony Teacher Advisory Cabinet Member. Kristen is an 8th grade English language arts, reading, and college and career readiness teacher at Harmony Science Academy in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, a mentor teacher to new staff, and a participant on the character committee to help her school achieve the School of Character status. She graduated from East Central University with a BS in English and a minor in education.