Kristina Braithwaite

Kristina Braithwaite serves as the Assistant Dean of Academics and Faculty and Biology Teacher at Suffield Academy since August 2020. Prior experience includes roles as High School Science Teacher and STEM Department Chair at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, and Class Dean and Science Teacher at Bentley School, where responsibilities included curriculum design and student support. Kristina has taught various courses, including AP Biology and Chemistry, and has been actively involved in community initiatives. Previous coaching experience includes Head Coach for men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams, fostering team leadership and organizing competitions. Kristina holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from California State University - East Bay and two Bachelor's degrees in Biology and English from Trinity College-Hartford.