Christina Bowser
South Houston,TX
Summary
Strategic educational leader with extensive experience in transforming special education programs to drive significant student outcomes. Skilled in analyzing academic data to identify trends and deploy targeted improvement strategies. Recognized for facilitating impactful professional development and building collaborative networks that enhance instructional practices and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Specialist - Houston Region
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Serve as a strategic partner to school leaders across multiple regional campuses to intentionally strengthen special education programming, instructional effectiveness, and compliance outcomes.
- Analyze deep academic, operational, and compliance data to isolate regional trends, prioritize targeted campus support, and deploy context-specific improvement strategies.
- Design and facilitate robust regional professional learning frameworks focused on inclusive instructional practices, specially designed instruction (SDI), accommodations, and tiered intervention systems.
- Coach campus administrators, instructional leaders, and special education teams to build educator capacity, improve the fidelity of evidence-based practices, and accelerate student outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with multi-departmental networks to optimize systemic processes, resource allocation, and overall service delivery for students with disabilities.
- Monitor regional program effectiveness and compliance measures while leading targeted problem-solving efforts related to instructional access, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness.
Assistant Principal of Instruction - SPED (KAO Campus)
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Austin, TX
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Leads and supervises the PK-4 special education team at KAO, ensuring full compliance with TEA, Section 504, and local/state regulations.
- Implements Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school-wide as KAO's Discipline Manager, resulting in increased positive student culture and improved classroom climate.
- Provides coaching and oversight to special education teachers, SPED paraprofessionals, and general education teachers ensuring that high-quality instruction and equitable access is available to the students of KAO.
- Delivers ongoing professional development to staff in accommodations, modifications, co-teaching models, behavior support, and data-driven instruction.
- Analyzes academic, behavioral, and program compliance data to inform staffing, scheduling, intervention planning, and professional learning priorities.
- Builds strong family relationships through proactive communication, family outreach with planning of KAO family events, and strategies that can be used at home.
Special Education Coordinator
ReNEW Schools
New Orleans, LA
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective instructional strategies in grades PK-4, through creation of a co-planning initiative.
- Managed a caseload of 84 special education students, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings.
- Advocated for appropriate resources and supports necessary for special education students to succeed academically and socially.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing positive behavioral support strategies tailored to individual student needs.
- Coached and observed 12 teachers and paraprofessionals to improve teaching techniques.
- Implemented research-based teaching methods specifically designed for students with disabilities, promoting increased engagement and comprehension across subjects.
PK-4 Teacher Case Manager
ReNEW Schools
New Orleans, LA
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Advocated for student needs within multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Grades 3/4 Math Resource Teacher
Crescent City Schools
New Orleans, LA
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Developed and managed IEPs to establish clear math learning objectives and tailored educational strategies, applying instructional methods to support student goals.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Built strong student rapport to enhance classroom engagement and tracked student progress to keep parents and school administration informed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a well-rounded education for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2011
Skills
- Special education compliance
- Program Development
- School Improvement
- Intervention systems
- Program Evaluation
- Data Analytics
- Compliance Oversight
- Budgeting
- Administration
- Collaborative Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Talent Development
- Family Engagement
- Restorative Practices
- Behavior Supports
- Strategic Planning
- Learning design
Certification
- Certified in the State of Louisiana: Grades 1-5; Mild-Moderate Special Education
- Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Notable Executive Accomplishments
- Accelerated overall Math student academic performance on standardized tests by 76% from the 2015-2016 school year.
- Recipient of the New Orleans Teacher of Excellence Award, Awarded 'Teacher of the Year' (2016), and recognized for Most Teacher Growth (SY 2017-2018).
- Scaled co-planning and positive behavioral intervention structures that significantly reduced campus disruptions and optimized service delivery across multi-grade networks.
Timeline
Special Education Specialist - Houston Region
KIPP Texas Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Principal of Instruction - SPED (KAO Campus)
KIPP Texas Public Schools
01.2025 - 12.2025
Special Education Coordinator
ReNEW Schools
12.2023 - 12.2024
PK-4 Teacher Case Manager
ReNEW Schools
07.2018 - 12.2023
Grades 3/4 Math Resource Teacher
Crescent City Schools
08.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette