Kasturi Basu

About Kasturi Basu

As a dynamic, visionary, transformative leader committed to redefining equity, access, and excellence in education, I champion inclusive policies, culturally responsive teaching, and transformative learning environments that empower all. With a deep-rooted dedication to social justice, I have successfully led instructional shifts, equity-focused professional development, and systemic reforms that drive measurable improvements in learning outcomes; I thrive on building a collaborative work culture and advocating for inclusive policies that dismantle barriers to success. With a track record of inspiring teams, mentoring educators, and engaging families and communities, I am committed to creating an environment where every learner thrives, every voice matters, and every opportunity is within reach. I lead with integrity, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of justice, ensuring that education is not just a system but a force for change.* Principal at Lyndale Elementary School at Alum Rock School District * Expert at academic program coordination, faculty recruitment, and professional development * Co-lead Racial Equity Committee for ARUSD * Member of Instructional Leadership Corp through Stanford University (SCOPE), NBRC, and CTA; leading numerous professional development series in CCSS Math and NGSS for AlumRock and other school districts * Leadership and Planning Committee member of AAPIEN( SCCOE)* Former Master Teacher CRA program, SJSU *KBAY Teacher of the Month, November 2014, for Silicon Valley Education Foundation and KBAY * Recipient- Nari Shakti, Tribute to Women Excellency Award from the Association of Indo-Americans and Consulate General of India, 2024 * Recipient -Paul Harris Community Service Rotary Award * Leadership Award from SCCOE for addressing the needs of AAPI students and educators * Board Member and Advisory Committee Member of AiducateNow and TouchASoul(501c3)* Contributed to a TODOS book chapter, Radically Reinvigorating Our Ways of Being, Learning, and Decolonizing Math Instruction: The Journey of a Community of Practice with a Common Goal, by Noni Mendoza Reis et al.( Antiracist Mathematics Education: Stories of Acknowledgment, Action, and Accountability)* Awarded Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature Assembly for advocating bilingual/multilingual education and building equity at Lyndale School, 2023.* Received Recognition Award for Lyndale School from the California Legislature for school participation in Viva El Mariachi! 2023 Showcase.

Experience

1. School Principal

   Alum Rock Union Elementary School District

   Jan 2019 — Present

Education

• Santa Clara County Office of Education

  Digital Educator, Leading Edge Certification

  2015 — 2015

• Santa Clara County of Education

  Leadership in Educational Admininistration

  2014 — 2015

• San Jose State University

  Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

• Jadavpur University

  MA

• Santa Clara University

  Doctor of Education Candidate- EdD