Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Awards
Timeline
Kris Krautkremer

Kris Krautkremer

Educational Leader
Johnson City,TN

Summary

Kris is a leader whose experience and impact span a diverse range of roles and organizations. She's earned national recognition for her excellence in teaching and has been a key contributor to the development of science education in Tennessee As a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Kris strongly values and respects differences and understands the importance of promoting equity and creating an inclusive environment for all.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Teacher

US Dept Of Ed SEED Grant
  • Led a team of teachers in developing and implementing evidence-based practices to improve student learning outcomes in science and mathematics
  • Collaborated with district and state-level administrators to ensure alignment with state and federal education standards
  • Designed and facilitated professional development for teachers and administrators to promote best practices in instruction and assessment

Science Standards Development Committee

TN State Board Of Education
09.2021 - 12.2021

Contributed to the development and revision of science standards for Tennessee

Educator Advisory Team, 9-12 Science

TN State Board Of Education
08.2021 - 12.2021

Served as a subject matter expert in science education and provided input and feedback on state policies and initiatives.

AP Reader

ETS
06.2016 - Current

Evaluated and scored AP Biology exams according to established rubrics and standards.

Teacher

Kingsport City Schools
Kingsport, TN
01.2004 - Current
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Based on my active recruitment of students new to AP coursework, the number of students taking AP Biology has increased from 14 to 105, a 750% increase. This is while maintaining pass rates far exceeding state and global data.

Content Reviewer

EdReports
01.2017 - 12.2020

Reviewed and evaluated K-12 science instructional materials for quality and alignment with standards.

Science Content Specialist, Team Lead Science

TN Dept Of Education
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed and revised science standards and curriculum frameworks for the state of Tennessee
  • Led professional development for teachers and administrators on science instruction and assessment
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with state and federal education standards

Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute Fellow

CTLI
08.2019 - 05.2020

Participated in a rigorous leadership development program, developing skills in strategic planning, team building, and project management.

SCORE Educator Fellow

State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE)
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop and advocate for policies and practices that promote student learning outcomes and equity in education
  • Conducted research and analysis to inform policy recommendations
  • Presented at conferences and meetings to promote policies and practices that improve student learning outcomes

District Science Coordinator

Kingsport City Schools
Kingsport, TN
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Oversee implementation of science curriculum K-12
  • Coordination of professional development district-wide for science, CCSS integration with Tennessee State Science Standards
  • Developed science curricular materials in partnership with teachers in Professional Learning Communities
  • Created a repository of resources at Wikispaces.com with over 300 registered users making it one of Wikispaces most active learning pages
  • Aligned literacy resources with PLC developed science content in support of CCSS

Education

Ph.D. (ABD) - Biochemistry, Lipid Biochemistry

East Tennessee State University
08.2000 - 05.2004

My focus was on lipid biochemistry, but unfortunately funding for my research was lost and the lab where I studied was closed.

Master of Public Administration - Hospital/Lab Administration

Texas A&M University
05.1984 - 08.1987

Internship: Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Center

Master of Science - Microbiology

Texas A&M University
05.1984 - 05.1986

Thesis: The Increase in the Incidence of Salmonellosis and the Resultant Research on Poultry as the Prime Reservoir

Primary Investigator: Dr. R. Lee

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Oklahoma
08.1980 - 05.1984

Skills

    Curriculum Development

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Accomplishments

  • Author, Increasing Access to Early Postsecondary Opportunities: Teacher Leaders: Taking Action in High School and the Bridge to Postsecondary, TDOE Brief 2018
  • Author, Investigation of Fermentation Using Food (chapter) in Handbook of Research on Science Literacy Integration in Classroom Environments, edited by C. Tai, IGI Global Publishers 2018
  • Presenter, Increasing Access to EPSOs, TDOE LEAD Conference 2018
  • Presenter, Supports for Success with AP Courses, ETSU STEM Conference 2015
  • Presenter, AP Access, TDOE LEAD Conference 2012
  • Presenter, Digital Supports for Science Instruction, TDOE LEAD Conference 2013

Affiliations

Phi Kappa Phi

Sigma Xi International,

National Science Teachers Association

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Education Association

Upper East Tennessee Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Science Education Leadership Association

Tennessee Science Education Leadership Association

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honor Society for Women Educators

Awards

Awards and Achievements:

  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, National Level, 2017: This highly exclusive award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government upon K-12 science and mathematics teachers. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, State Level, 2016-17: This award is given to outstanding mathematics and science teachers at the state level, and is a highly competitive and prestigious honor.
  • Teacher of the Year, Kingsport City Schools, 2016: This award is given annually to a teacher who has demonstrated exceptional teaching skills and dedication to their students and profession. It is a highly respected and sought-after honor within the education community.
  • First Place, Eighteenth Annual Student Research Forum, April 2002: This award recognizes outstanding research by students in the field of science and engineering, and is highly competitive.
  • Founder's Award, 37th Annual Southeastern Regional Lipid Conference, Nov. 2002: This award recognizes exceptional research in the field of lipid biochemistry and is highly respected within the scientific community.

Timeline

Science Standards Development Committee - TN State Board Of Education
09.2021 - 12.2021
Educator Advisory Team, 9-12 Science - TN State Board Of Education
08.2021 - 12.2021
Science Content Specialist, Team Lead Science - TN Dept Of Education
08.2019 - 07.2020
Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute Fellow - CTLI
08.2019 - 05.2020
Content Reviewer - EdReports
01.2017 - 12.2020
AP Reader - ETS
06.2016 - Current
SCORE Educator Fellow - State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE)
06.2016 - 12.2017
District Science Coordinator - Kingsport City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher - Kingsport City Schools
01.2004 - Current
East Tennessee State University - Ph.D. (ABD), Biochemistry, Lipid Biochemistry
08.2000 - 05.2004
Texas A&M University - Master of Public Administration, Hospital/Lab Administration
05.1984 - 08.1987
Texas A&M University - Master of Science, Microbiology
05.1984 - 05.1986
University of Oklahoma - Bachelor of Science, Zoology
08.1980 - 05.1984
Lead Teacher - US Dept Of Ed SEED Grant
Kris KrautkremerEducational Leader