Biography
Kalyani Sridhar is a special education educator, instructional coach, and educational leader with more than 10 years of experience in public education. Her professional experience spans special education instruction, inclusive practices, IEP development and case management, behavior analysis, teacher mentoring, and educational leadership. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), holds an Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and an Administrative Services Credential Certificate of Eligibility, and has served in instructional and leadership roles supporting students, teachers, and school teams. Her experience also includes preparing and mentoring new educators and providing professional learning focused on effective instructional and special education practices.
Her professional and scholarly interests center on special education, inclusive instruction, teacher development, educational leadership, and continuous school improvement. She is currently completing her doctoral work in Educational Leadership, with research examining the relationship between documented improvement practices and student outcome trends. She is particularly interested in how educational leaders and teachers use evidence to strengthen instructional practices, align supports with student needs, and improve outcomes. She is committed to serving students and families while supporting educators in creating inclusive, effective, and responsive learning environments where all students can succeed.
Education and Certifications
M.A. Ed., BCBA