Kristin Chaney is an Education Program Specialist in the Department of Economics and Geosciences. She served nine years as an enlisted member of the United States Air Force, where she worked as a medical administration troop and command post controller.

Following her active duty service, Kristin dedicated herself to teaching social studies and career courses to middle and high school students. Her commitment to education and her ability to engage and inspire students have been hallmarks of her teaching career.

Currently, Kristin is pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Her research interests lie in the art of teaching and learning, and she is deeply committed to advancing educational practices and policies.

M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Colorado, Colorado (2024)

M.S., Organizational Leadership and Management, Regis University (2021)

B.A., Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Colorado (2018)

B.A., Liberal Arts, Regis University (2014)

Education Program Specialist, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (November 2022 – Present)

Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Monument Charter Academy, Monument, Colorado (August 2020 – November 2022)

Secondary Social Studies and Career Teacher, Colorado Military Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (November 2018 – August 2020)

Command Post Emergency Actions Controller, United States Air Force, Dyess AFB, Texas (April 2011 – January 2015)

Medical Administrator, United States Air Force, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas & USAFA, (January 2006 – April 2011)