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Kristina Kahl is full-time faculty at Front Range Community College. Since earning her PhD in Sociology, Kristina has been teaching for over 13 years and is a passionate advocate for social justice and supporting student voices. Kristina also holds leadership roles that include educational programing, events, and professional development for both students and teachers.
Her experiences growing up in a working-class family household, dropping out of high school at 16, and later entering college as a non-traditional student have shaped Kristina’s philosophical stance as an educator. In particular, she recognizes that students come from a variety of backgrounds and focuses on connecting college level material to students’ real lives in a way that is engaging and fun. In her teaching, Kristina uses active learning as a route for critical engagement and to bring the world into the classroom.
Among her recent teaching innovations is the use of zines in the classroom. Kristina finds that bringing in zines ((a self-published document or booklet often challenging dominant ideologies and providing alternative ideas, personal stories, or how-to’s), and (basic) art into the classroom spurs collaboration and critical thinking in a non-intimidating way.
When not engaging in social justice action, you can find her hiking, traveling, and enjoying the beach in Hawaii where she grew up.
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