Chris Hunter graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a bachelor's degree in Russian studies. He then earned a second bachelor's degree from Weber State University in English and language arts teacher education, followed by a master's in curriculum and instruction. He afterwards completed a second master's degree from Southern Utah University in educational leadership and administration.
While completing his graduate studies in Ogden, Utah, Chris served as an educator for the Weber School District until 2014 when he joined BYU-Idaho as a curriculum designer.