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Dr. Kevin Lein is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership at Wayne State College. He holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from College of Saint Mary and multiple degrees in Education, Journalism, and related fields. With 15 years of K-12 administrative experience, 20 years as a collegiate instructor/administrator, and six years as a teacher, his career spans education leadership, coaching, and policy initiatives. He serves as a founding member of the Reimagining Education Models (REM) committee overseeing a $7.2M grant and the Principal Recovery Network, supporting schools post-tragedies.
- Education:
- Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, College of Saint Mary
- M.A., Health, Physical Education, and Recreation/Communication, University of South Dakota
- B.S., Elementary Education, University of South Dakota
- B.A., Journalism/English/Business, Mount Marty College
His research interests focus on educational leadership, innovative teaching models, and leveraging community partnerships in education. He has been recognized for his contributions, including state-level awards and Hall of Fame inductions. His career also includes intercollegiate coaching achievements, including All-American player status and Coach of the Year honors in South Dakota.
- Awards: South Dakota Principal of the Year (2016), Innovative Educator of the Year (2017), Hochsprung Memorial Award Hero (2018)
Lein oversees grant-funded initiatives like the REM committee’s $7.2 million project and collaborates on trauma-response strategies through the Principal Recovery Network. His work bridges academic leadership, policy implementation, and community engagement in education reform.
