Faculty Profile for Ariel Marie Kinder
Ariel Marie Kinder
Clinical Assistant Professor — St. David's School of Nursing
SON 343
phone: (512) 716-2922
Biography Section
Biography and Education
Ariel Kinder, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 2015 and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2020.With a diverse background in nursing, Ariel brings extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to nursing education. As a dedicated nurse educator, she is passionate about fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers the next generation of nursing professionals. She strives to inspire lifelong learning, critical thinking, and professional development among her students while actively contributing to curriculum innovation and interprofessional education.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Nominee: 2024 College of Health Professions Excellence Award: Teaching. 2024
Selected Grants
- Hughes, Monica Jamison (Principal), Kinder, Ariel (Co-Principal), Wilson, Michele Atteberry (Co-Principal). Competency-Based Education for Practice-Ready Nurses, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $100000. (Funded: December 31, 2022 - March 1, 2025). Grant.
Selected Service Activities
Member
Faculty Student Governance
August 2024-Present
Participant
Faculty Q and A with the Pre-nursing LCC
April 2024-Present
Participant
Bobcat Days
November 4, 2023-Present
Secretary
Undergraduate Curriculm and Program Evaluation
August 2023-Present
Member
Undergraduate Council
August 2023-Present