Christine Avery

Dr. Christine Avery is an accomplished executive leader in professional education and talent development, with over two decades of experience guiding large-scale transformation across public and charter school systems. She currently serves as Executive Director of School and Leadership Success for the Kent School District in Washington, overseeing 14 schools, more than 1,700 staff, and a $140M combined budget within one of the state’s largest districts. Christine is known for her ability to translate strategic vision into disciplined execution, build leadership capacity, and drive measurable improvement in student outcomes and organizational performance.

Throughout her career, Christine has held senior leadership positions at multiple educational organizations, including Green Dot Public Schools and Everett Public Schools. She has led large-scale initiatives in leadership development, professional learning, curriculum strategy, and equity-focused instructional improvement. Her expertise includes coaching principals and district leaders, implementing continuous improvement systems, and navigating complex stakeholder and labor relationships. Christine has also contributed to the broader education community as an adjunct professor and national presenter, sharing her insights on instructional leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Christine’s work is informed by a strong foundation in educational leadership. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from City University of Seattle. She is a licensed superintendent and principal in Washington State and has built award-winning leadership pipelines, implemented data-driven systems, and overseen multimillion-dollar budgets with fiscal stewardship. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Christine is committed to fostering equity and excellence in education, developing leaders who can thrive in complex, mission-driven environments, and supporting initiatives that ensure every learner has access to high-quality educational opportunities.

• Washington State Superintendent Certificate
• Principal Certificate (P-12), Teacher Certificate

• Seattle University Seattle University Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
• City University of Seattle City University of Seattle Masters of Education, Educational Leadership