Kristin Van Gompel, Ed.D.
About Kristin Van Gompel, Ed.D.
Kristin Van Gompel, Ed.D., serves as the Manager of Customer Engagement and Teaching and Learning Innovations at Turnitin, where she leads a global team focused on enhancing educational experiences. With a strong background in K-12 education and higher education, she has extensive experience in curriculum design and educational product development.
Current Role at Turnitin
Kristin Van Gompel serves as the Manager of Customer Engagement and Teaching and Learning Innovations at Turnitin. In this role, she leads a global team focused on enhancing customer engagement and developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. Her responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that aim to improve educational outcomes and user experiences with Turnitin's products.
Previous Experience at Turnitin
Prior to her current position, Kristin worked at Turnitin as a Senior Instructional Innovations Specialist from 2017 to 2023. During this six-year tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving instructional practices and integrating technology into education. She also held the role of Education Manager at Turnitin from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on educational product development.
Education and Expertise
Kristin holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She also earned a Master of Science in Educational Technology Leadership and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University - East Bay. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University.
Background in K-12 Education
Kristin has a strong background in K-12 education, having worked as a teacher in various school districts, including Sunol Glen Unified School District and Byron Union School District. She also served as a Summer School Teacher for Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Her experience in the classroom informs her approach to curriculum design and educational innovations.
Advisory Role at NextLesson
In addition to her work at Turnitin, Kristin has been an Advisor at NextLesson since 2014. In this capacity, she provides insights and guidance on educational strategies and curriculum development, leveraging her extensive experience in the field to support effective learning experiences.