Kristin Wiens (@kristin.wiens) is an Inclusion Coach with the Sooke School District (SD62) on Southern Vancouver Island, where she supports students with disabilities as they transition from high school, with a focus on developing employment readiness skills. She is also the Life Skills for Work Coordinator with the South Island Partnership and Camosun College, supporting pathways that help students with disabilities prepare for life, learning, and work.

Kristin collaborates with The MEHRIT Centre on professional learning and resources grounded in self-regulation. She co-authored Applied Self-Reg for Education Assistants with Susan Hopkins and is the creator of Long Story Shortz, a collection of educational videos, illustrations, and graphics. Through her writing, visual storytelling, and professional learning, Kristin is passionate about creating practical resources that foster understanding, connection, and inclusion.

Explore her work at northstarpaths.com.