Brandy Howard

Brandy Howard serves as Chief Academic Officer for Bullitt County Public Schools i Kentucky, where her visionary leadership transforms educational practices at the district level. She oversees instructional coaching, professional development, and assessment strategies while championing her district’s Graduate Profile and authentic learning initiatives. As a co-leader of the Transformational Learning Cohort and the Graduate Profile Cohort, Dr. Howard works closely with educators to integrate meaningful, real-world experiences into classroom instruction.

Her influence extends beyond the district through her participation in national and statewide initiatives, such as the NAESP’s Innovative Principal Circle Cohort and the Kentucky United We Learn Innovative Assessment team. Dr. Howard also co-leads the Community Contributors of Innovative Learning Team, fostering partnerships between schools and local stakeholders to reshape accountability systems and create a comprehensive learning ecosystem.

Dr. Howard’s academic background includes research on the impact of year-round education, underscoring her commitment to evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making. Her involvement with the Kentucky Department of Education Blended Learning Module Team and her induction into the KASA Kentucky Women’s Educational Leadership Cohort further demonstrate her dedication to progressive educational reform.