Hello Crestview Families! I’m Kari Cielinski and I am so excited to be part of the Crestview community—this is my first experience in education, and it already feels like home! I graduated on the Dean’s List from Lake Area Technical Institute in South Dakota, with a degree in Dental Assisting. After several years working in orthodontics, I took time away from my career to raise our five children and help manage our family business. I grew up in a small town in Minnesota. My family still enjoys spending summers at our lake house in northern Minnesota, which holds a very special place in our hearts. In 2023, our family made the move from Minnesota to Lubbock, and we’ve truly fallen in love with this community—especially Crestview!

When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my family and two dogs. I also enjoy car shows, gardening, cooking, crafting, golfing, and working on our lake house remodel.