Kirstyn Martino, BS, CTRS
Kirstyn Martino is the Active Learning Specialist at Penrickton Center for Blind Children, a private, non-profit agency serving children who are visually impaired with multiple disabilities ages 1-12. Located in Taylor, Michigan, Penrickton Center offers residential, daycare, and consultations at no charge to families. Ms. Martino uses her experience as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to advance the developing conversations about the Active Learning approach, striving for every child to become an active participant in their environment.
Ms. Martino is a member of the educational website activelearningspace.org, collaborating with Texas School for the Blind and Perkins School for the Blind to provide active learning information and professional development. In addition, she has presented in-person and virtually throughout North America as well as internationally.