Educational leader and talent development professional with over twenty years’ experience.
I am an equity-centered education leader with over two decades of experience working across schools, nonprofits, and education systems to develop individuals, enhance instruction, and establish sustainable operations. From the classroom to central office and from professional learning design to strategic implementation, I’ve led initiatives that improve outcomes for students and strengthen the adults who support them. My core strengths lie in coaching, talent development, systems thinking, and leading cross-functional teams to execute mission-aligned strategy.
Core Skills
- Cross-Sector Partnerships
- K–12 to Postsecondary Alignment
- Program Evaluation & Metrics
- Grant & Budget Management
- Strategic Communications
- Community Engagement
- Generative AI
- Salesforce
- Instructional Design
- Training Facilitation
- Data Analysis and Evaluation
- Learning Management Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
About Kristen
Born and raised in Beavercreek, Ohio, Kristen Kayser developed a passion for education at an early age. After graduating from Beavercreek High School, she attended Ohio University (Ohio’s first and finest), where she majored in Integrated Mathematics with a minor in Psychology. Following her time at OU, Kristen moved to Cleveland and began her career in education. Kristen has served as a teacher, administrator, principal, and consultant, providing her with a well-rounded view of public education in America.
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