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Jenn Kritsch, Ph.D

Associate Dean of Instructional Innovation, Partnerships, and Communications
Professor

Jenn Kritsch serves as the Associate Dean of Instructional Innovation, Partnerships, and Communication at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ’s School of Education. In this role, she leads initiatives that strengthen district partnerships, foster innovative teaching practices, and expand opportunities for educator preparation and alumni engagement. With a background in special education, teacher leadership, and program development, Jenn is passionate about building communities of practice that reflect both academic excellence and radical hospitality.

Education

  • Ph.D., Instructional Design for Online Learning, Cappella University
  • M.A.Ed., Special Education Emphasis, ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ
  • B.A., Special and Elementary Education Emphasis, Northwest Nazarene University

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Special Education – EDU 6002
  • Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities – EDU 6051
  • Consultation Collaboration and Teamwork – EDU 6052
  • Methods for Teaching Students w/ Emotional and Behavioral Problems – SPE 6051
  • Methods for Teaching Students with Other Health Impairment – SPE 6054
  • Methods for Teaching Students with Orthopedic Impairments – SPE 6060
  • Thesis Course - GED6094
  • Universal Design for Learning – GED 6050
  • Philosophy of Education - GED6072
  • GED6095 -Thesis Course

Experience in Field

  • Prior Experience: 1991-1997 Taught 1st Grade 1997-2000 Taught 3rd Grade 2000-2003 Taught Special Education -Charter School 2003-2004
  • Principal -Charter School 2004-2008 Taught High School Special Education 2008-2012 Program Specialist KHSD
  • Currently working on dissertation regarding instructional design strategies for student veterans with TBI
  • Future research in trauma-informed teaching practices

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Small group Bible study leader for high school girls
  • Calibrated TPA scorer
  • Special Ed consultant for local private and charter schools
  • Consultant Co-Teaching

Awards and Honors

  • 2016 ACSA Education Professor of the Year

Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications

  • Co-teaching and co-planning, Chicago City School District
  • Panel for Leadership Bakersfield Council
  • Instructional Strategies for Students with TBI Capella Colloquium
  • Co-teaching and co-planning, Panama Buena Vista Union School District
  • Margins to Belonging: Practicing Radical Hospitality
  • Book Chapter: From Margins to Belonging
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