• Clear Administrative Services Credential

• Clear Single Subject Credentials in both Biology and Physical Education

• Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

• AVID Certified

• Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning with Technology

• Experience teaching every grade level from K-12

• ACSA Member

• WASC visiting committee Chair

• Created and led MIT Connect, a schoolwide academic and behavioral eligibility system aligned to PBIS and MTSS.

• Introduced Flex Time for targeted intervention and enrichment, increasing student access to support during the school day.

• Modeled and co-planned instructional units alongside teachers needing targeted coaching.

• Delivered organization-wide PD on student engagement and instructional strategies as well as the use of AI for lesson planning

• Nominated as Teacher of the Year twice

• Won Teacher of the Year

• Designed and launched internal staff links hub and parent-facing links hub to streamline communication and access.

• Developed a comprehensive discipline referral system integrated with PBIS and real-time notifications.

• Provided leadership for:

  • Attendance intervention systems

  • Aeries data management

  • Graduation and academic tracking

  • Transcript and curriculum documentation

  • College and career readiness systems

• Supported organizational planning in budgeting, enrollment projections, and documentation integrity.

• Established distributed leadership structures:

  • Department Chairs, Grade-Level Leads, Assessment Coordinators

  • Instructional Coach, PBIS Lead, AVID & WASC Coordinators

  • SSC staff, mentor teachers, and special program leads

• Implemented a non-evaluative coaching model to promote honest professional reflection.

• Developed and oversaw performance improvement plans with embedded coaching and support staff.

• Confiscated a firearm from a student and expelled a student for brandishing a knife, managing legal compliance and safety response with composure.

• Led sitewide crisis response following the suicide of a 9th grade student, coordinating mental health support and trauma-informed care.

• Facilitated safety training and lockdown, fire, and evacuation drills, including tabletop simulations.

• Advocated for immediate family notification during safety incidents, and critiqued delayed responses observed in other districts.

• Implemented tiered behavior supports rooted in Other Means of Correction (OMC), de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices.

• Conducted regular disaggregated data reviews to identify and address disproportionality in academics and discipline.

• Reformed student eligibility systems to prioritize equity, reduce bias, and increase access to support.

• Led equitable practice in SST/MTSS, student placement, and professional development.

• Co-authored LCAP goals and facilitated inclusive School Site Council (SSC) and ELAC meetings.

• Promoted inclusive instruction through language-rich, tiered support strategies.

• Hosted monthly "Danishes with the Director" to foster community trust and accessibility.

• Used ParentSquare for multilingual, real-time communication with families.

• Conducted proactive family calls for struggling students, reducing conflict and improving relationships.

• Designed community-facing events including student showcases and award ceremonies to boost family participation.

• 96% of staff agreed: “My administrator helps me problem-solve around student needs.”

• 92% of staff agreed: “My administrator does what they say they will do.”

• 92% of staff agreed: “My administrator takes my concerns seriously.”

“Kelly Briggs helped me through the IEP process and made sure the team understood my situation. Because of her, they adjusted my graduation requirements and I graduated two months early. She saw me as more than just a number or a problem to fix.”
— G.R., Class of 2025 (Early Graduate)

“Ms. Briggs made me feel, as a parent, that my input is valuable. She followed through on both minor concerns and long-term school changes with integrity and care.”
— K.S.G., Parent

“Ms. Briggs’ exceptional leadership has created a safe and supportive learning environment. My son feels safe at school, and this is a direct result of her work.”
— O.C., School Site Council Parent Rep

“Kelly brought us out of the post-COVID dark ages. Her work made our school safer, more equitable, and more productive. She’s one of the best mentors I’ve had.”
— J.C., Dean of Students

“She brought stability, collaboration, and a focus on academic excellence. Students, staff, and parents feel heard under her leadership.”
— H.P., Teacher and Department Chair

“Kelly is grounded, strategic, and effective. She expanded our college and career access, supported our civics programming, and earned PBIS Silver recognition.”
— J.M., Social Science Teacher & Union Secretary

“She consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership and has significantly contributed to the positive growth of MIT.”
— M.E., Administrative Colleague

“Better than last year—and the year before that. There’s better communication and organization on campus. Everything seems less chaotic. We know what to do and when.”
— Educators Thriving Survey Response

“Our site admin listens and takes action. That’s not always true of upper leadership, but here at the site, we feel heard.”
— Educators Thriving Survey Response