Cristi Putman joined the Teaching American History team in April 2019. In her position as Teacher Programs Administrator, Cristi handles the logistics and administrative tasks for Teaching American History seminars across the country. Prior to Ashbrook, she worked for 22 years with children and adults with developmental disabilities at the Ashland County Board of DD.

A lifelong resident of Ashland, Cristi lives with her husband Tom on their small hobby farm. They have two grown daughters, and two grandchildren.