About Us
Alexandrea Creer Kahn
Alexandrea Creer Kahn started her career in education, working to support elementary school teachers and leaders to engage in the school improvement process, ensuring academic success. Over the course of her career focusing on educational equity, Alexandrea has worked in several roles in K–12 and higher ed including teacher, principal, and district leader, as well as lecturer for Stanford University. During her tenure in K-12 schools, Alexandrea led exceptional change efforts leading to transformational change for students and families. In addition to leading and teaching, Alexandrea co-authored the book Identity Safe Classrooms: Grades 6–12 Pathway to Belonging and Learning (Corwin Press) and Belonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools: A Guide for Educational Leaders (Corwin Press). Alexandrea holds deep expertise in PK-20 systems change and is currently a higher education administrator leading a statewide teacher residency program in California. Alexandrea earned her BA at UC Berkeley, MA in Education at Stanford University.
Kenny Kahn
Kenny Kahn is the Principal at Redwood High School in Castro Valley, California. He received a BA degree in Literature, Creative Writing & Poetry, and an MA in Education from UC Santa Cruz, followed by his second MA in Education at UC Berkeley culminating in earning his Administrative Services Credential. A former English teacher and restorative justice coordinator, Kenny specializes in dynamic school systems change for the most vulnerable populations of youth.
A longtime successful educator, Kenny’s tenure as a high school teacher, leader, and football coach included becoming the first head football coach to lead his team to North Coast Sections division championship. Additionally, Kenny has earned several awards including the Golden Bagel Award from the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California Award for contributions to the local sports scene, being named Oakland Raiders Coach of the Week, and San Francisco 49ers Hero in the Classroom for his work in teaching and coaching.
Beyond public schools, Kenny has worked in student enrichment and philanthropic settings. As a Jewish American of color, Kenny has served as a Camp Director for Be’chol Lashon and currently serves on the Board of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and the James Morehouse Project at El Cerrito High School.