Cristina Cottom

Cristina Cottom, Ed.D, currently serves as the Academic Program Director for P-12 Teaching and Leadership at Capella University, a role focused on developing and managing academic offerings in line with professional trends and learner needs. Previous experience includes serving as Manager Evaluation Faculty at Western Governors University, where responsibilities included team development, quality assurance, and data analysis. Prior positions encompass roles as an Adjunct Professor and Department Chair at Nashville State Community College, Research Specialist at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and teaching positions across various institutions. Cristina possesses extensive academic credentials, including a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, specializing in English Language Learners.