Degrees Earned
- Ph.D., Education, Disability Studies – Chapman University, 2016
- MA Ed., Education – Vanguard University, 2009
- BS, Mathematics – Chapman University, 2006
Biography
Dr. Kelly Skon is currently an adjunct professor in the Ed.D. and MAED programs at Concordia University Irvine. While Dr. Skon has taught a range of courses in the MAED program, her favorite courses to teach are the 580/605 Research series. Dr. Skon serves as chair or reader on a number of dissertation committees within the doctoral program. She is passionate about equipping those in the field of education with the tools to become advocates for students.
In addition to her work with Concordia University, Dr. Skon serves students and other stakeholders full time in the K-12 setting. Currently she is principal of Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills. Previously, Dr. Skon was assistant principal in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and prior to this served in the Saddleback Valley Unified as the Coordinator for Secondary STEM and high school guidance. Dr. Skon began her career in 2006 as a middle school math teacher.
Areas of Expertise
- Assessment & Data Collection
- Curriculum Design
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Rounds
- MTSS
- Research Methods
- STEM Literacy