Kristin Siegel was recently named Orange Beach Elementary’s 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Siegel holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Auburn University. She has been a sixth-grade teacher at Orange Beach Elementary since 2008. 

Ms. Siegel is a member of the National Science Teachers Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Reading Association.

She has many leadership roles at Orange Beach Elementary including RTI coordinator, Problem Solving Team member and Yearbook Advisor.

Ms. Siegel has implemented many new programs at OBES including a school wide recycling program and a Science Fair.

Ms. Siegel is a 2010 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Education Contest Semi-Finalist. She is actively involved in the Orange Beach community as a tutor and volunteer.