Dr. Kathryn Saynes
Bryan College announces the appointment of Dr. Kathryn Saynes as the new vice president for Academics. An esteemed alumna of the college,
Dr. Saynes earned her Doctor of Education from Northcentral University and holds a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. She began her educational journey at Bryan College, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts: Elementary Education. Additionally, she is a certified professional educator through the Association of Christian Schools International.
With several years of teaching experience in middle school mathematics in the Rhea County area, Dr. Saynes returned to her alma mater. Over the years, she has held various roles at Bryan, including Education Department chair, Faculty chair, Curriculum Committee chair, and most recently, dean of Professional Studies and Bryan College Online.
Dr. Saynes is proud of her family’s deep ties to the Bryan community; her husband, Nick, serves as a captain with the Chattanooga Fire Department. Their daughter, Kayla, is a freshman at Bryan, majoring in Business, while their daughter, Lily, is a high school senior planning to attend Bryan next year as a Psychology major.
In her own words, Dr. Saynes reflects on her journey, stating, “I have had the privilege to walk beside students and faculty in both joy and grief. They have also lifted me up during similar seasons in my life. The community is what drew me to Bryan as a student and what keeps me here. My time at Bryan was transformational as a student and continues to be as I continue to learn and grow in my various roles. I’m excited to take on this new role and to see how we can continue to improve our service to students in Academics.”
Dr. Kathryn Saynes and her family