Kristyn Decker

Kristyn Decker was the twelfth of her father's twenty-three biological children. In 1970, she became the first of her husband's two wives. In the fall of 2002, she ended her marriage. While Kristyn raised her seven children, she taught on and off for eighteen years in the Apostolic United Brethren's private school. When her last child was four years old, Kristyn began taking college classes. She was an assistant Head Start teacher for four years and the lead teacher for four more years. She also sponsored in several self-help groups, worked on a research project for the Utah State Child Care Association, received an AS degree, began teaching early childhood classes to adults, presented at Early Childhood conferences, received a $500,000 SBA loan, and started a business. In 2002, after Kristyn earned a BA in early childhood and elementary education, she began teaching in the public schools. She will retire from teaching this year to spend more time with her family, promote her books, and continue as president of the Hope Organization, which is dedicated to assist those who want to leave polygamy. Kristyn will continue to live her multifaceted, fulfilling life in an abundance of love and joy.