Kristin Hooven is a wife, mother, homeschool teacher, and vice president of Shades of Love non-profit. She married her husband, Dustin, almost 11 years ago. Kristin and Dustin have two beautiful and kind children – Sarkis age 9 and Avaleigh age 7. This year is their first year homeschooling, and it has definitely been a learning experience for all of them! Kristin got involved with Shades of Love a few years ago after meeting the founder, Heather Edmunds. She has learned so much over the past few years and has been able to help so many with the help of our community. Recently Kristin got involved with helping the homeless in Tent city and she has met so many wonderful people and organizations that want to help in any way they can.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband Dustin is a developer at Ally and loves playing board games and video games with the kids. Sarkis is my little helper and loves to build lego sets. Avaleigh is a little mama – she loves playing house and baking anything.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a stay at home mom, school teacher and work with SOL. I love being able to experience my kids education with them & also being able to incorporate my nonprofit work with them.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Lake Norman?*
I love so many restaurants in the area but my newest is Eatabowl in downtown Mooresville.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Lake Norman?*
Over 30 years
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?*
Greece
Q: What advice would you give to people?
I hear a lot “I wanted to help but didn’t know how?” All you need to do is ask! Check out your local Chamber of Commerce, they have non-profit meetings.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To go on a Safari
Q: Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
We have three dogs Lily(13), Remy(13) & Gizzy(1) our newest addition. Gizzy has add a lot of fun crazy to our home.
Q: If someone was visiting Lake Norman for the first time, what’s one thing you would tell them they HAVE to do here on their trip?
Downtown Davidson walk around town and campus shop local and eat fantastic local food. One stop shop!
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?*
I was married in the city of Love…Paris, France
Q: What is your favorite pizza topping?
Everything!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family and friends.
Q: Finally, what would be your #1 “wish list” feature for your dream house?
To have a huge front porch screened in with fans!