Why Kina exists
Teachers deserve to feel seen, not just during special events or holidays, but every day.
Appreciation shouldn’t depend on chance, awkward coordination, or hectic messaging chains. Families should be able to express gratitude in ways that feel personal and genuine. Schools should be able to support culture and retention without adding administrative burden.
So we created a space where appreciation becomes natural, continuous, and effortless.
We build Kina with these principles
See people, not roles
Appreciation is about the human behind the job.
Support continuity
Relationships matter all year, not just during holidays.
Extend belonging
Appreciation strengthens the bonds between families, teachers, and schools.
Built by parents,
for parents.
We started Kina because, like you, we're in it every day, raising little humans, juggling school payments, groceries, activities, and everything in between.
We’re parents, and we built Kina to support the teachers who help shape our children’s lives. With Kina, every contribution goes further, teachers earn more, and appreciation feels more meaningful for everyone.
We built this for our family. Now it's here for yours.
With love,
Ennie & Benny
Co-founders Kina
