Kevin Sexton graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1995 with his Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, and 1998 with his Masters of Science Degree. He has been teaching political science courses at the university since he was the graduate assistant for the Department of Political Science.

Prior to attending Southeast Missouri State University, Kevin spent five years in the United States Marine Corps. Upon graduation from Southeast Missouri State University, he has worked in several community development positions, with a specific emphasis on community development issues related to low-income populations and communities. He has been married to Crystal Sexton (Stroupe) for twenty years and has three daughters, Jennifer, Kristen and Ashley. He is currently employed full-time with the Missouri Primary Care Association and is the part-time youth pastor at Red Star Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Kevin teaches sections of PS103 - U.S. Political Systems on the Main Campus and in Sikeston.