Dr. Kristina Kyles-Smith, Getting Into Good Trouble
From Flip-ed by Mike Chalupa and LaShawn Gardner-Bowser
April 11, 2026 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
Dr. Kristina Kyles-Smith discusses her work in transforming education and empowering communities.
Kristina Kyles Smith is a dynamic leader in education, dedicated to transforming schools and empowering communities. As CEO of Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School, Kristina has spearheaded innovations in school equity, leadership, curriculum design, and project-based learning. She holds an Ed.D. and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy, bringing practical and scholarly expertise to her work. Kristina has held key roles, including Assistant State Superintendent and Regional Director for ...
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Hosts: Mike Chalupa, LaShawn Gardner-Bowser
Guest: Kristina Kyles Smith
Topics covered
- education leadership
- school equity
- curriculum design
- project-based learning
- community empowerment
Keywords
- education
- leadership
- school equity
- curriculum
- project-based learning
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School, Assistant State Superintendent, Regional Director
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