Kymyona Burk

Dr. Kymyona Burk (@kymyona_burk) is the Policy Director for Early Literacy at the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd). In this role Dr. Burk supports states pursuing a comprehensive approach to K-3 reading policy by assisting state leaders in building new or improving existing K-3 reading policies, with a heavy focus on supporting successful policy implementation. She most recently served as the Executive Director for the Office of Teaching and Learning in the Jackson Public School District (JPSD) where she provided the leadership and vision for all aspects of the JPSD’s instructional programs including curriculum, instruction, and professional learning.