Mrs. Kerr graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and has spent many years working with children in various capacities. She is married to a middle school teacher and has a son who attends Cedar Cove. In her free time, Mrs. Kerr enjoys camping, reading, and practicing yoga – she is also a certified yoga instructor.

When not in the classroom, she enjoys spending quality time with her two children, Mar (age 7) and Nil(age 4). They live in San Marcos and love exploring different places and cultures, meeting new people, and learning together every day. Additionally, both Mrs. Ballester and her husband are excited to accompany Mar to her dance and cheerleading competitions, and Nil to his swimming and soccer activities. During our family evenings, we have fun playing games, watching movies, and planning our next adventures to discover the best destinations in the country.

Mrs. Ballester is excited for this new school year and the opportunity to grow and learn alongside her students at JCS Cedar Cove Academy.