Kristina Lemman has served on the Colby USD 315 Board of Education since 2013. She also currently serves as the Region 9 Vice-President on the KASB Board of Directors.

In addition to her work on the board, Kristina works in accounting and human resources at Farm Credit of Western Kansas. She volunteers to coach youth sports teams in Colby and enjoys hanging out with her family and doing CrossFit. Kristina has also served on the Northwest Kansas Technical College Area Board since 2016.

Kristina has always loved working with kids and helping them grow into successful adults. To Kristina, teamwork is one of the most important aspects for the board to succeed. She believes everyone has something valuable to offer.

Her main focus on her local board is academic success, from kindergarten all the way to college. Kristina was a big supporter of and a driving force behind bringing a program to her district that gives students the opportunity to graduate with their high school diploma along with their trade certificate and associate degree.

As part of the KASB Board of Directors, Kristina strives to be a voice for Western Kansas and keep up with what's happening in the legislature and other school districts across the state. She knows that when districts share their challenges and successes, everyone can do better.

Kristina grew up in Sharon Springs, a small town in Western Kansas. She had a lot of great teachers and coaches, but one who really stands out is her first-grade teacher, Mrs. Hennick, who was also in her first year of teaching at that time. It felt as if they both started their teaching and learning journeys together, but at different stages of life. To this day, Mrs. Hennick remains a great role model and friend to Kristina.

A quote that Kristina lives her life by is, "A smile is the most beautiful thing to wear."