Jennifer Kritsch started full time at PLNU in 2012. Before that, she worked for 21 years in the K-12 educational setting. She spent time being a general education teacher and a special education teacher. In addition, her experience as a special education administrator gives teacher preparation candidates a unique perspective into real-world scenarios. Her passion for students with special needs is evident in every course she teaches.
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
- Universal Design for Learning – GED 6050
- Methods for Teaching Students w/ Emotional and Behavioral Problems – SPE 6051
- Methods for Teaching Students with Other Health Impairment – SPE 6054
- SPE 660 Methods for Teaching Students with Orthopedic Impairments – SPE 6060
Experience in Field
- 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
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
