Kristine Fringer is the Founder and Director of Symbiosis Academy. Her work in education is rooted in a deep belief that all children deserve equitable access to learning and that with the right support, every student can thrive.

Kristine began her career working with college students who benefited from executive functioning support and academic accommodations, helping to level the playing field for learners with diverse strengths, challenges, and learning styles. These early experiences shaped her enduring commitment to individualized education and informed her understanding of how confidence, structure, and compassion can transform a student’s relationship with learning.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and a Master’s degree in Communications from Boston University. Kristine is fluent in Portuguese, French, and Spanish, and has worked with children in a wide range of settings, including the Sharon Cooperative School. Her passion for global citizenship and cross-cultural learning led her to volunteer in orphanages in Southeast Asia and Brazil, experiences that further deepened her respect for children’s resilience, curiosity, and capacity for growth.

At the heart of Kristine’s educational philosophy is the belief that learning should be meaningful, relational, and responsive. She is deeply committed to creating environments where children feel safe, seen, and supported — academically, socially, and emotionally. She values nature-based learning, restorative practices, and honoring each child’s developmental pace, strengths, and voice.

Kristine is also a mother to three children — Felix, Henry, and Lucinda — who continually inspire her work and remind her of the joy, wonder, and complexity of childhood. She shares her home with three beloved cats and brings the same warmth, patience, and curiosity she values in education into her family life and leadership at Symbiosis.