Kirsten is an inquisitive, passionate, knowledgeable, generous and hardworking person – a great blogger!

I entered the online teaching industry after Kirsten Winkler had already blazed trails in teaching, course creation, blogging, trend-spotting, and Edublogging - to say the least. Her skills span all aspects of the e-learning and language learning industry, and she has delved into many important niches with true passion and professionalism.

While she is admired, followed and read for all of the above and more, the reason why we know her and learn from her is because she never forgot the grassroots of the edupreneuring business and continues to advise and mentor new teachers through blogging and social networking. I am an example of a teacher who has built-up an online business motivated and inspired by her success.

On a personal level, her communication skills and interpersonal style have ensured that she is a much admired journalist and interviewer. Constantly relevant is an understatement as she thrives on the cutting edge of innovation and breaking news.

Simply one of the best education related bloggers. Kirsten works both with a wide angle lense and is keen on the nitty gritty. Her writing is impartial, fair, comprehensive and yet she's never afraid to call the Emperor naked. This is journalistic blogging at its best.

Kirsten has the rare ability to remain open and inquisitive about new ideas. Most bloggers have their paradigm about what is best. Kirsten remains inquisitive enough to allow all a fair hearing. Note that she is not a "push over" nor without critical reviewing skills. She is kind and thorough in her interviews and reporting.

You should check out her interviews on www.edukwest.com and her new language learning centered blog www.fairlanguages.com as well.