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Overview
Work History
Education
Guest Lectures & Speaking Engagements
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Dr. Krystle Andrews

Dr. Krystle Andrews

Summary

Transformational instructional leader committed to collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders to develop and sustain a shared vision that fosters a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment. Dedicated to centering students in the decision-making process and ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction and support.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal, Natomas Park Elementary

Natomas Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
  • Led and supervised a school community of over 800 students and approximately 70 staff members, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment.
  • Strengthened the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team by guiding revisions of the behavior matrix to reflect culturally responsive practices.
  • Established and cultivated a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) team, facilitating their participation in county-led professional development to lead schoolwide SEL implementation.
  • Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment through data collection and stakeholder engagement to inform a strategic plan supporting positive staff interactions and effective behavior supports.
  • Implemented restorative practices as a proactive and equitable alternative to traditional disciplinary actions, reducing reliance on suspension.
  • Supported the implementation of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies to promote college and career readiness across grade levels.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to foster strong family-school partnerships and enhance student experiences through events, resources, and volunteer engagement

Principal, Parkway Elementary

Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Monitored and evaluated staff performance through formal and informal observations, providing actionable feedback to support professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
  • Established and led a school leadership team, utilizing the continuous improvement cycle to collaboratively guide data-informed, school-wide decision-making.
  • Managed a school budget exceeding $2 million by conducting comprehensive needs assessments and engaging stakeholders in transparent, equitable resource allocation.
  • Revised student discipline policies and practices through a culturally responsive and equity-centered lens, resulting in more inclusive and restorative approaches to behavior.
  • Facilitated professional development on anti-racist practices for site staff and district leadership, promoting equity and culturally affirming instruction.
  • Implemented a tiered attendance support system to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase student engagement and connectedness.
  • Partnered with local organizations and agencies to address the academic, social-emotional, and material needs of the school's diverse student population.
  • Led the implementation of Restorative Practices to strengthen school culture, enhance relationships, and improve student behavior outcomes.

Assistant Principal, Woodbine Elementary

Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Increased English Language Arts (ELA) performance by narrowing the average Distance from Standard (DFS) from 73.2 points to 55.4 points, and improved math DFS from 82.2 points to 72.2 points.
  • Reduced overall suspension rates from 12.1% to 7.5%, and decreased African American student suspensions from 22.1% to 12.5% through the implementation of restorative and culturally responsive practices.
  • Facilitated the development and schoolwide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to promote a positive and consistent behavioral culture.
  • Increased English Learner achievement by 45.7% through targeted instructional strategies and support systems.
  • Oversaw and coordinated essential student support programs, including ELAC, SST, 504 Plans, GATE, ELPAC, and CAASPP administration, ensuring compliance and academic progress.
  • Collaborated closely with the Student Support Center to address the social-emotional and mental health needs of students and families, improving overall student well-being.
  • Developed and maintained the School Comprehensive Safety Plan in alignment with district policies and stakeholder input to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.

Summer School Principal

Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw daily school operations, ensuring smooth implementation of instructional programs and effective staff management.
  • Created data-informed enrollment criteria based on student achievement trends to support equitable access and appropriate placement.
  • Designed and facilitated professional development aligned with instructional goals to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
  • Monitored student progress using formative and summative data; collaborated with teachers to set individualized student learning goals.
  • Communicated site priorities, resource needs, and student outcomes to district leadership, advocating for support aligned with school improvement plans.

Assistant Principal, Wanda Hirsch Elementary and Gladys Poet Christian School

Tracy Unified School District
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • Increased English Learner parent participation by partnering with the parent liaison to strengthen home–school connections and improve family engagement.
  • Created and implemented a schoolwide discipline policy centered on progressive discipline, restorative practices, and equity.
  • Designed and led site-based professional development aligned with the school's instructional focus to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
  • Supported teacher practice and instructional growth through targeted instructional rounds and collaborative reflection.

Instructional Coach

Twin Rivers Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Established professional learning communities (PLCs) and trained staff in data-driven decision-making to improve instruction and student outcomes.
  • Developed and delivered site- and grade-level-specific professional development aligned with school and district instructional priorities.
  • Coached and supported teachers in implementing standards-based instruction through collaborative planning, classroom observations, and model lessons.
  • Designed and presented district-wide professional development sessions to build instructional capacity across multiple school sites.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Washington Unified School District
08.2005 - 08.2014
  • Developed instructional plans using the Direct Instruction model to meet the diverse academic needs of all students.
  • Utilized multiple forms of assessment to collect and analyze student data, drive instructional decisions, and plan differentiated instruction.
  • Delivered targeted intervention using the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework to support struggling learners and close achievement gaps.
  • Incorporated a variety of active engagement strategies to increase student participation and enhance learning outcomes.
  • Established and maintained high expectations for student behavior, fostering a positive and productive classroom environment.
  • Integrated technology into instruction to create meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

University Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Dissertation Title: School Discipline Reimagined: Centering Black Students in Discipline Policies

Master of Arts - Urban Educational Leadership

California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
05.2010

Thesis Title: Using Data Analysis to Improve Teacher Instrucon

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
05.2004

Guest Lectures & Speaking Engagements

  • Doin' the Dissertation
    Guest Lecturer, University of Southern California – EDUC 570: Research Methods and Data Analysis, July 2024
  • School Discipline Reimagined: Centering Black Students in Discipline Policies
    California State University, Sacramento – Multicultural Education Conference, February 2023
  • Starting with Self to Build Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. – Teach-a-Rama, November 2022
  • Changing the Narrative
    Guest Lecturer, University of Southern California – EDUE 703: Power, Diversity, and Equity, November 2022
  • White Supremacy Culture
    Guest Lecturer, University of Southern California – EDUE 703: Power, Diversity, and Equity, May 2022
  • Understanding the IEP Process
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Spring 2022
  • An Educational System Designed to Do Exactly What It Is Doing
    University of Southern California – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference, March 2021
  • EPOCH Anti-Racist Professional Learning
    Facilitator, Sacramento City Unified School District, 2020–2021

Affiliations

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Gamma Iota Chapter- Director of Public Relations, Scholarship Chair, and Treasurer

Association of California Administrators, North Charter, Board Member

Association of California Administrators, Capitol Charter, Board Member, 2022-2024


Timeline

Principal, Natomas Park Elementary - Natomas Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Principal, Parkway Elementary - Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2020 - 07.2024
Summer School Principal - Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Principal, Woodbine Elementary - Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Principal, Wanda Hirsch Elementary and Gladys Poet Christian School - Tracy Unified School District
07.2016 - 09.2017
Instructional Coach - Twin Rivers Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher - Washington Unified School District
08.2005 - 08.2014
University Southern California - Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
California State University, Sacramento - Master of Arts, Urban Educational Leadership
California State University, Sacramento - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

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