Kristi Valles graduated from Blue High School and attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and an endorcement in Music Education. She began her teaching career at Silo in 1993. She is married and has two sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, all kinds of sports (especially basketball, baseball, and softball) and reading. She is grateful for the musical gifts God has given to her and uses them to honor and praise Him each week by serving her church as music director and pianist.