Welcome to the CAS Staff Spotlight, a column featuring members of the CAS staff. For this spotlight, we are proud to introduce you to Kris Colvin.
- What do you do at the CAS? How does your role support the Strategic Plan?
I am the Professional Education Department’s instructional designer and e-learning developer. My role is to collaborate with CAS members to develop e-learning content that supports the growth and development of actuarial science and property and casualty insurance through interactive e-learning content on various topics. The focus is on developing virtual learning opportunities that support the CAS’s strategic mission. - What inspires you in your job? What do you love most about your job?
I am inspired by the opportunity to develop engaging learning content that supports our members’ growth and development. I love the opportunity to work with new learning technology and grow in my understanding of developing exceptional e-learning content. - Describe your educational and professional background. What do you bring to the organization?
I have spent the last 23 years in the fields of learning and education. I hold a B.A. in history and an M.Ed. from Georgia Southern University. I also have a graduate certificate in instructional design and e-learning from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), as well as an MBA in strategic management from Liberty University. Over the last 20+ years, I have taught in schools, led learning departments and developed training programs at every level imaginable. My leadership experiences include managing private schools and developing adult learning programs in Romania and Lithuania. I have taught every level from kindergarten through 12th grade advanced placement and from college undergraduate to professional adult learning. I bring an incredible wealth of experience and expertise about learning to the CAS. - What is your favorite hobby outside of work?
I have two favorite hobbies: Italian cooking and the study of history. My favorite period to study was world history from the turn of the 20th century through the end of the Cold War. However, I am developing an interest in Greek, Roman and overall Mediterranean history. My favorite dishes are shrimp scampi, Alfredo and bruschetta. I grow my own tomatoes and herbs to support my Italian cooking obsession. - If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
I would visit the Mediterranean. I love the region, the food, the culture, the climate and the history. - What would your colleagues find surprising about you?
My colleagues may find it surprising to know that I was born with a club foot that required several surgeries and corrective actions to overcome.
