Karina Kidd
Portland,OR
Summary
Equity-focused educational professional with expertise in systems development, data analysis, and the implementation of evidence-based practices. A proactive leader who facilitates decision-making while holding students at the center of the conversation. Embraces the importance of student, family, and community voice and promotes transparent communication, collaboration, and shared leadership. Skilled in consultation, coaching, and providing professional development. Benefiting from perspectives gained from years of supporting schools, will embrace the opportunity to serve as a building leader. Believes that students should experience joy every day at school.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Portland Public School District
2021.08 - Current
- Acted as instructional leader, providing curriculum, content, SEL, systems, and behavioral intervention support to K-5 teachers and leadership teams
- Collaborated with principal, teachers, staff, students, caregivers, and community stakeholders to make site-based instructional, behavioral, and systems decisions
- Demonstrated critical competencies as Assistant Principal: achievement focus, visionary leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, analytical skills, continuous learning, commitment to equity, team leadership, relationship building, communications, conflict resolution, safety, and security, leading with integrity, and planning and organization
- Evaluated instructional personnel using Charlotte Danielson's framework.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) TOSA
Portland Public School District
2017.09 - 2021.08
- Facilitated implementation of MTSS in Portland Public schools, including the development of both academic and behavioral response to intervention (RtI) frameworks
- Designed curriculum and training for site-based coaches and school Instructional Leadership Teams in MTSS system development and efficacy.
- Provided cross-departmental consultation (Office of Teaching and Learning, Office of School Support, Special Education Department) to support integrated systems development
- Supported school efforts by administrating implementation tools such as Fidelity of Implementation Tool (FIT) and Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI)
School Climate (PBIS) and Equity TOSA
Portland Public School District
2006.08 - 2017.09
- Facilitated implementation of proactive, positive, and preventative discipline systems throughout the district, using the PBIS framework
- Developed and provided over 200 professional developments to individuals and school teams in all areas of multi-tiered educational systems of behavioral support,
- Oversaw a six-year SAMHSA Prevention Practices in Schools Grant, providing evidence-based strategy training throughout the district
- Consulted with PPS IT department in the development of discipline data systems
- Consistently attended professional development opportunities provided by NW PBIS Network, Safe and Civil Schools, and the PAXIS Institute and collaborated with network professionals
Title IV-A District Coordinator
Portland Public School District
2006.08 - 2010.08
- Directed the Portland Schools Federal Title IV, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program, overseeing an annual budget of approximately $600k
- Organized and provided community-wide prevention planning and consultation to decrease drug, alcohol, and violence in youth.
- Assisted with Program Evaluation
School Psychologist
West Linn-Wilsonville School District and Portland Public Schools
2003.08 - 2006.08
- Provided services in accordance with the National Association of School Psychologists Comprehensive and Integrated Service Delivery Model guidelines
- Focused on building and maintaining the capacity of the school site to improve outcomes for all students
- Consulted, coached, and trained staff in program development that supports implementing evidence-based practices
Graduate Teaching Fellow
University Of Oregon
2001.08 - 2003.07
- Supported instruction of undergraduate students in a required teacher preparation course, Foundations of Education and Learning
- Designed and administered examinations, recruited guest speakers, and led weekly seminars in various content areas.
Special Education Teacher
Portland Public Schools
1994.12 - 2000.08
- Responsible for collaborative development and Implementation of Individual Education Programs and provided specially designed instruction to K-12 students identified with a broad range of educational disabilities
- Provided extensive teacher consultation and professional development in the successful integration of students with IEPs in the general education setting
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
Education
Principal Licensure -
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORPh.D. - School Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORMaster of Science - School Psychology
University of Oregon
Portland, ORMaster of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Portland, ORBachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Development
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CASkills
- Use of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within an MTSS Framework
- Data collection and analysis to guide decision-making and instruction.
- High-leverage academic instructional strategies
- Professional development design and delivery
- Social-emotional learning within school systems
- Positive and inclusive school climate, behavior interventions, and student support through a lens of equity
- Restorative Practices and skills instruction as the foundation of discipline within schools.
- Academic and behavioral approaches to intervention using MTSS logic.
- School-to-caregiver communication and relationships
- Special education law and best practices
- Creating a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity rooted in student, caregiver, and community insight and voice.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Portland Public School District
2021.08 - Current
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) TOSA
Portland Public School District
2017.09 - 2021.08
School Climate (PBIS) and Equity TOSA
Portland Public School District
2006.08 - 2017.09
Title IV-A District Coordinator
Portland Public School District
2006.08 - 2010.08
School Psychologist
West Linn-Wilsonville School District and Portland Public Schools
2003.08 - 2006.08
Graduate Teaching Fellow
University Of Oregon
2001.08 - 2003.07
Special Education Teacher
Portland Public Schools
1994.12 - 2000.08
Principal Licensure -
University of Oregon
Ph.D. - School Psychology
University of Oregon
Master of Science - School Psychology
University of Oregon
Master of Science - Special Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Human Development
University of The Pacific
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