Jennifer Biagio

Assistant Director
Areas of Focus:
Direct Technical Assistance
Dr. Jennifer Biagio serves as Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning, & Leading for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence providing Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) to local educational agencies (LEAs) across the state.

Dr. Biagio brings nearly two decades of extensive knowledge and experience with California’s educational system as a continuous improvement expert. Prior to joining the CCEE, Dr. Biagio served as the Director of the Mid-State Collaborative Geographical Lead, as an administrator working with the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) Leadership Support Services department. Her experience with leading school districts through the Differentiated Assistance (DA) process connected with her background in foster youth and students with disabilities allows her to understand and connect multiple initiatives and accountability requirements braided with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and continuous improvement methods. With a proven track record of guiding school districts through strategic planning and evidence-based practice implementation, Dr. Biagio has effectively engaged educational partners and manages cross-functional teams to drive systemic change.

Additionally, Dr. Biagio served as the Administrator of Curriculum & Instruction in the Educational Services and prior to that a SELPA Program Specialist in the Special Services division of TCOE. It is through these experiences she understands the multifaceted tiers of educational systems and requirements to create infrastructures robust in equity, inclusion, and best practices for all learners.

Dr. Biagio earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Psychology. In 2009, she received a Masters degree in Special Education with a thesis researched in the focus of English language learners and proper identification of students with disabilities. In her pursuit of administration leadership, she earned a second Masters degree in Education Administration and most recently (2023) completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from George Fox University with research that directly supports the social emotional wellbeing of leaders in organizations using methods of improvement science to prove statistical results of employment retention. With a passion for relationship building, Dr. Biagio continues her research and continuous professional development in the pursuit of educational equity for all.