Kyla Griffin

About Kyla Griffin

Dr. Kyla Griffin is a passionate and equity-driven school administrator with a proven track record of advocating for marginalized and underserved student populations. She currently leads two alternative education schools and the Adult Transition Program in the Rialto Unified School District, where her work is centered on improving graduation rates and supporting successful post-secondary outcomes for all students.Under her leadership, Milor Continuation High School has been recognized and maintained its status as a three-time Model Continuation High School by the state of California (2019, 2022, and 2025). She also oversees Zupanic Virtual Academy, which provides flexible, rigorous distance learning opportunities for students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. In addition, the Adult Transition Program, which serves students with disabilities, is regarded as a gold standard by families and students seeking practical life and career-readiness skills.Dr. Griffin’s work has earned multiple honors, including: • 2025 Bridge builders’ Award, Rialto Unified School District • 2023 Regional Administrator of the Year, California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA+) • 2022 Excellence in Leadership, Education Services, Rialto Unified School District • 2018 Child Advocate of the Year, Region 12, H.O.P.E. Collaborative • 2014 Co-Administrator of the Year, Region XII, Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)Her leadership is marked by innovation, compassion, and a relentless commitment to student-centered practices that make a measurable impact on student achievement and school culture.

Experience

1. Cycle 3 Assessor, Calapa

   Pearson

   Jan 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Working with Pearson and the State Department of Education, I serve as a consultant assessing Cycle 3 modules for graduate students in various Educational Administration programs across the state. Every assessor has to attend a rigorous training and pass an assessment to see how well you can calibrate your ratings compared to that of the rubric creators.

Education

• Marygrove College

  M.A.T., Pedagogy

  2005

• UCLA

  Women’s School Leadership Academy, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

• University of La Verne

  Juris Doctor, College of Law

• Association of California School Administrators

  Certificate, Personnel Academy

• Brandman University

  Ed.D., Organizational Leadership

  2021

• Ferris State University

  B.S., Secondary Education, English & History

  2002

• University of San Diego

  Admin credential, Educational Leadership Development Academy, Tier I

  2011