Kristen L. Kane

Kristen L. Kane, Ph.D., serves as Co-Chair of the Division of Health & Wellness and Instructor in Human Performance and Health Promotion at Morrisville State College. Her roles include teaching, internship supervision, curriculum design, and laboratory maintenance within the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences & Society.

Dr. Kane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY Oswego, a Master’s and Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University.

Her research focuses on mental toughness across academic and athletic contexts, aiming to bridge psychological principles with practical applications in health and wellness. She actively contributes to program development through course design and oversees hands-on learning environments in her division.