About Us

KB EdTech is a women-owned consulting firm that partners with schools, nonprofits, and companies to build smarter systems, stronger teams, and more equitable outcomes. We help organizations create sustainable structures, lead with clarity, and support the people doing the work.

From leadership coaching and professional development to systems design and tech integration, our services are strategic, practical, and rooted in equity. We specialize in aligning strategy, structure, and support—whether that means streamlining operations, facilitating training, or implementing technology that truly works for your team.

Everything we do is tailored to the unique needs of the communities we serve and grounded in deep, hands-on experience.

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Meet the Team

At KB EdTech, our team is made up of active educators and school leaders who are currently in the field — not folks who left classrooms and campuses a decade ago. We bring real-time, real-world expertise to every project because we're still navigating the challenges of modern education ourselves. Our consultants understand what today’s schools need because we’re living it too.

  • Kelly Briggs, founder of KB EdTech Consulting, brings over 20 years of experience in education, including five years as a school site and organizational leader. Her leadership has transformed instructional systems, strengthened staff trust, and built structures that center equity, safety, and clarity. The work reflected below is not theory — it’s real-world implementation, built in the schools and systems she has led.

    • 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

“Kelly brings a rare combination of dedication, expertise, and relational strength that will elevate any school community.”
— A.I., Chief Academic Officer

Our expertise is your strength

  • Gloriana Diaz is a seasoned school counselor with a strong record of building sustainable and student-centered counseling systems. Currently serving as Lead Counselor and Counseling Coach at a charter high school, she has also held specialized roles as an AVID Counselor, College and Career Counselor, English Learner Counselor, and general School Counselor. Gloriana excels at bridging structure with empathy—meeting the rigorous demands of academic systems while staying rooted in student advocacy.

    • Built a comprehensive, student-centered counseling program from the ground up

    • Implemented academic plans in Aeries, led course request processes, and audited transcripts

    • Managed dual enrollment partnerships and expanded course offerings from one to ten sections

    • Created a professional, data-informed school profile and led presentations for incoming students

    • Handled the UC A–G and NCAA portals, Seal of Biliteracy and Golden State Seal processes

    • Supported students through schoolwide crisis response with professionalism and care

      Gloriana is known for her solutions-oriented mindset, her ability to manage complex systems with clarity, and her deep care for students and staff alike. Her presence on a campus brings both consistency and calm — and her work leaves lasting impact.

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  • Sergio Ortega brings over a decade of combined experience in school operations and team management, including three years as an Office Supervisor at a charter high school and prior leadership in the retail sector. He played a critical role in the behind-the-scenes development of nearly every system now used at MIT Academy, blending clerical precision with a deep understanding of school operations.

Together, this team brings deep experience in instructional coaching, site operations, student systems, and inclusive leadership. From crisis response to classroom strategy, data analysis to community engagement, we’ve built and led with systems thinking and human-centered design. Whether navigating day-to-day operations or driving long-term transformation, our shared commitment is clear: safe, equitable, and thriving schools. And now, we bring that same passion, precision, and expertise to our clients—offering tailored systems, coaching, and implementation support that transforms challenges into sustainable success.

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