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 Point Loma Nazarene University’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, Point Loma Nazarene University
  • 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
  • https://edtechbooks.org/transformativecare