Crystal Bragg
Columbus
Summary
Innovative educational leader with extensive experience in K-12 and higher education settings. Expertise in implementing data-driven assessments, mentoring educators, and optimizing campus operations to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Big Walnut High School
Sunbury
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented data-driven assessments to evaluate student performance and instructional effectiveness.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Managed student discipline policies to uphold school regulations and promote a positive learning environment.
- Conducted investigations into disciplinary incidents involving students or faculty to ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Assessed teacher performance through classroom observations, lesson plan evaluations, and feedback from parents and students to support professional growth.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
Assistant Principal
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy
Columbus
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Increased graduation rate by eight percent in one year through strategic initiatives.
- Developed and facilitated sessions on inclusion, classroom management, and communication strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness.
- Executed PBIS implementation and trained staff for grades 7-12.
- Led roster verification process for grades 7-12, including training and oversight (2021-2023).
- Co-led student leadership research group, guiding six underclassmen in developing leadership skills (2022-2024).
- Facilitated building leadership team meetings, organized agendas, and data materials.
- Implemented senior pinning ceremony to honor students and engage community.
- Coordinated high school field day, promoting school spirit and unity among students.
Associate Campus Director & Director of Education
Ohio Media School
Columbus
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Led campus through multiple audit cycles with zero findings, achieving five-year re-accreditation and School of Distinction award.
- Increased graduation and employment rates by 15%.
- Transformed campus culture, boosting student satisfaction from 75% to 95% in 14 months through strategic staffing and training initiatives.
- Oversaw $1 million-plus campus budget, optimizing equipment purchases and maintenance while enhancing student retention and achieving over a 35% increase in cash collections.
- Managed staff of over 60 across admissions, financial aid, and education, fostering collaboration and improving departmental effectiveness.
- Created inventory management system to streamline campus operations and improve resource allocation.
- Implemented various data analysis and tracking tools using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Dynamics, Word, Excel, and SharePoint groups.
- Initiated Rising Star Awards, student spotlight events, field trips, and community service connections, including staff training from the National Association of Mental Illness.
High School Principal; Math Department; Assistant Principal; English Teacher; Team Lead; Elementary Leadership Intern
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT)
Columbus
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Led high school staff of over 200 through roster verification process and developed innovative data tracking methods for teacher-based teams.
- Developed curriculum for high school math classrooms focused on teaching growth mindset principles.
- Implemented Dimensions 2K (Dr. Ed. Thomas), growth mindset strategies, data analysis techniques, differentiation practices, assessment creation, and communication best practices in collaboration with Dr. Riccomini.
- Led diverse teams to resolve issues related to student homelessness, addiction, and school closures.
- Identified and implemented the Parenting Partners program to support parent engagement.
- 90%+ of staff said they were completely satisfied with leadership & communication (Over 52 direct reports).
High School English Teacher
Life Skills Center of Columbus North
Columbus
08.2011 - 12.2011
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Millennium Community Schools
Columbus
02.2010 - 06.2011
High School Substitute Teacher
Apollo Career Center; Wapakoneta City School District; Department of Defense
08.2008 - 02.2010
High School English Teacher
Battery Creek High School
Beaufort
08.2006 - 06.2008
Education
Educational Doctorate - Educational Leadership And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion04-2025
Master’s - Educational Leadership
Capella University
12-2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - English Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
12-2005
Skills
- Instructional design
- Learning systems
- Educational technology tools
- Project management
- Content creation
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Customer management
Websites
Certification
- Ohio Educator State ID: OH3056605—ELA 7-12; Principal 5-12
- OTES & OPES Certified
- Graduate of Next Level Leadership Trainings: Vision & Impact Program 14
Honors Memberships
- Member: Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), Columbus Administrators Association (CAA), National Association of Elementary & Secondary Principals (NAESP)
- VA School Certifying Official (SCO) 12/2018-current
- Friends of the Hilltop (non-profit) Board Member 04/2018-11/2018
- Kiwanis of the Hilltop Club Member 03/2018-11/2018
- Parenting Partners Workshop Facilitator 08/2016
- ECOT Above & Beyond Award 12/2016
- CORE VALUE AWARDS: Winning, Integrity, & Passion from the Be On Air Network
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Big Walnut High School
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy
08.2021 - 07.2025
Associate Campus Director & Director of Education
Ohio Media School
06.2018 - 08.2021
High School Principal; Math Department; Assistant Principal; English Teacher; Team Lead; Elementary Leadership Intern
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT)
01.2012 - 01.2018
High School English Teacher
Life Skills Center of Columbus North
08.2011 - 12.2011
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Millennium Community Schools
02.2010 - 06.2011
High School Substitute Teacher
Apollo Career Center; Wapakoneta City School District; Department of Defense
08.2008 - 02.2010
High School English Teacher
Battery Creek High School
08.2006 - 06.2008
Educational Doctorate - Educational Leadership And Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master’s - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science Degree - English Education
Indiana Wesleyan University