Kristin Bledsoe
- Dean, School of Leadership & Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies
- School of Education
- B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
- M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
- Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Contact Info
Dr. Kristin Bledsoe is a distinguished leadership educator and the Academic Dean for the School of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. In her dual role as an Associate Professor, she imparts knowledge across a spectrum of programs from associate to doctoral levels, specializing in online learning, teaching, and engagement.
Dr. Bledsoe is deeply committed to enhancing student experiences and fostering academic success. Her scholarly work includes co-authoring an insightful article on mentoring new online graduate teaching assistants in Taylor & Francis’ Online Journal. Her recent publication, "Empowering Teams in Higher Education: Strategies for Success," released in April 2024, highlights her expertise in team dynamics and educational leadership. She is also an alumna of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s (TICUA) Executive Leadership Institute (2023) and has published multiple thought leadership articles on LinkedIn.
Awards and Recognitions
Non-Traditional Teaching Excellence Award (2024)
Trevecca's First Chapter Alumni Award (2021)
Recent Certifications
Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach
Certified Emotional Intelligence Life Coach
Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education, a master's degree in education administration, and a Doctor of Education from Trevecca Nazarene University. She finds her happy place, spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs. As a former college basketball player for TNU, she still loves competition and spends lots of time in the sun and working out. Kristin’s passion for continuing education and dedication to her field is evident in her numerous certifications and contributions to scholarly work.
