Karen A. Griffin
Visalia, CA *3291
Education
Doctorate of Educational Administration 1999- ABD
University of Kansas- Lawrence, KS
Master of Education, Minor in Educational Administration 1998 Texas A&M University- Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 1990
Dean’s List
Early Childhood Certification
University of North Texas- Denton, TX
Professional Experience
2012-2022- BEST Mentor/Instructional Coach
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA
2011-2012- Instructional Coach
Fife Public Schools
Fife, WA
2010-2011- Headstart Instructional Coach
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
2008- 2010- Elementary Principal
Mosaica Education Inc.
Ft. Collins, CO
2005-2008- HR Coordinator/Elementary Principal
Greely Public School District
Greely, CO
2002-2005- Elementary Principal
Douglas County School District
Castle Rock, CO
2000-2002- HR Coordinator
Harrison Public School District
Colorado Springs, CO
Other Job related experiences: began educational career as a substitute Teacher, pre-school para, taught: Kindergarten, 1st, 6th&9th grade in public and private schools, College students while in Ph.D program, Field placement Coordinator at KU, opening school principal, taught Sunday School and Bible Study to Adult Learners.
Recent Professional Development
SIOP
i-Ready Math & Reading
Canvas
Equity
Diversity
On-line Learning
Early Literacy/Phonics
Using Data
Backwards/ Standards-Based Lesson/Assessment Planning Fischer & Fry
Dr. Schmoker
Linguistics
Formative Assessment and Feedback
Trauma and Community Circles
STEAM
PBIS
References available on request