Kirsten Woo is the Vice President, Leadership Development at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, and oversees professional development opportunities for school leaders, network leaders, and aspiring leaders across our network.
Kirsten’s leadership career has been with the Alliance. She was the Principal of Alliance Marc and Eva Stern Math and Science School for twelve years and led school-wide practices to increase teacher instructional strategies and practices, technology integration in classrooms, and leadership opportunities. Through the collaborative staff culture, Stern MASS has been recognized as a California Distinguished School, California Gold Ribbon School, Title I Achievement Award Recipient, and by US News and World Report as part of America’s Best High Schools. She has also served as Assistant Principal and Director of Assessment and Data Services.
Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and watching her daughter dance and play the violin.
Education M.A. in Education, Claremont Graduate University B.A. in English and Asian American Studies, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA