Travis D. Brandy, Ed.D.
Los Angeles
Summary
As an organized and professional Administrator, I have a proven track record of leading schools to greater success. With a data-driven approach, I bring a firm understanding and knowledge of K-12 instructional programs and school management. This includes expertise in research-based instructional strategies, master schedule development, budgeting, and systems implementation. Dedication lies in creating equitable educational settings that ensure all students are prepared for college and career success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Educational Transformation Office
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with Central Office and Region Office leadership teams to facilitate the implementation of the District’s Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) and related initiatives
- Manages multi-million dollar budget
- Co-chairs the BSAP Steering Committee with UTLA to ensure high fidelity implementation
- Oversees instructional intervention and comprehensive wrap-around support for Black students at designated schools
- Leads development, monitoring, and evaluation of resources, data analysis, and student progress for BSAP implementation fidelity
- Implemented systems increasing A-G course completion with C or better from 43% to 63%, and D or better to 93%
- Developed targeted identification plan increasing percentage of Black students identified by 11% (2,920 to 3,262) in one year
- Decreased chronic attendance by 9% in elementary and 5% in middle grades
Administrator of Instruction, Educational Transformation Office
Los Angeles Unified School District
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented staff development and training programs
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses, and organizations
- Implemented full-scale STEAM Fabrication labs across 12 elementary and middle schools
Principal Supervisor, Region West
Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Led, supported, and monitored 20 Early Education, Elementary, and Secondary School Principals
- Organized alternatives to suspension, decreasing days lost from 144 to 50
- Implemented a TK-12 creative and performing arts pathway, including CTE pathways
- Secured a $500K grant for arts integration across 19 school sites
- Collaborated with industry partners to expand high school internships
- Analyzed data to drive instructional changes and develop professional development
Principal, Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Successfully implemented full inclusion for 100% of students with mild to moderate disabilities
- Increased the percentage of Black and Latinx students in honors and AP courses from 22% to 60%
- Administered support systems leading to 95% of students feeling accepted (School Experience Survey)
- Established alternative interventions, decreasing student suspensions to 0.1% in 2018-2019
Assistant Principal, Hollywood High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Secured a $1M multi year grant for Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation
- Increased dual and concurrent enrollment participation from 20% to 45%
- Implemented a four-year math course sequence for Honors and non-honors students
- Expanded CTE pathways leading to Child Development Associate Teacher certification
Specialist, Division of Special Education
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2010 - 06.2013
- (Duties listed seem identical to Assistant Principal role at Hollywood High, potentially a copy/paste error in the source document: Secured $1M grant for CCSS, increased dual enrollment, implemented math sequence, expanded CTE pathways )
Teacher/Coordinator, Washington Preparatory High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2004 - 10.2010
- Taught Algebra and Geometry
- Provided support to students with disabilities
- Supported the school’s mentoring program
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CAMaster of Science - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CASkills
- Fostering inclusive education practices
- Efficiency enhancement
- Conducting employee performance evaluations
- Strategic community engagement
- Logistics program management
- Presentation skills
- Educational leadership
Websites
Accomplishments
- Instituted a peer review program for teaching professionals.
- Improved student SBA testing scores.
- Integrated Schoology into daily classroom instruction.
- Overhauled processes and designed a behavior modification plan, reducing suspensions/detentions by 95%.
Awards
AALA Secondary Administrator of the Year, 2019, CAAASA Outstanding Leadership in Education Award, 2025, Secured $500K grant for arts integration across 19 school sites, Secured $1M multiyear grant for Common Core State Standards implementation
Affiliations
- Association of California Superintendents and Administrators
Certification
Educational Specialist Credential
Administrative Services Credential
Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development
Timeline
Senior Director, Educational Transformation Office
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Administrator of Instruction, Educational Transformation Office
Los Angeles Unified School District
06.2023 - 08.2023
Principal Supervisor, Region West
Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
Principal, Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal, Hollywood High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
Specialist, Division of Special Education
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2010 - 06.2013
Teacher/Coordinator, Washington Preparatory High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2004 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Point Loma Nazarene University
Ed.D. - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
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