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
