SMSD Asst. Director / Troupe Co-Director

Kristin is the granddaughter of Shirley McPhail and the youngest daughter of Edwina McPhail Worley.  She began dancing at the age of 3 with the loving former SMSD teacher Miss Trish. Kristin now teaches Twinkle Tots, combos, CJBT, tap, and jazz at SMSD. She also directs the studio’s Troupe SMSDance alongside long-time SMSD dance teacher, Teresa Pearce.

Kristin graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in early childhood education. After graduating, she taught 2nd grade in east Austin before arriving at the studio as a full-time dance teacher and assistant director. Kristin enjoys sharing her free time outdoors with her husband Winn, their boy James and pup Toddy. 

“I am blessed to be able to share my grandmother’s love of dance with children and the Austin community!”