Sarah Beth V. Kitch is associate dean for undergraduate studies and associate professor of instruction in the School of Civic Leadership. An award-winning teacher, she invites students to intentional opportunities to reflect on the task of being human. Kitch’s teaching and research interests are in American political thought, African American political thought, political theology, and ethics. She has written for the Journal of Church & State, American Journal of Political Science, Law & Liberty, and Starting Points. Previously, Kitch taught at St. Agnes Academy (Houston), was an assistant professor at the University of Missouri, visiting assistant professor at Northern Illinois University, the Thomas W. Smith Postdoctoral Research Associate in Religion & Public Life at Princeton University, and instructor of political science at Louisiana State University. Kitch earned a B.A. in mass communication and journalism from Southeastern Louisiana University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political theory at Louisiana State University.