Jill A. Craft

Jill A. Craft serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at California Lutheran University with 25 years of continuous experience in the Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD). Her career spans teaching grades 3-6, Elementary School Principalship, Professional Learning Coaching, and Teacher on Special Assignment for Induction roles, complemented by 7 years at Ventura County Office of Education supporting educator credentialing and development.

Education

• Music, UC Santa Barbara
• Child Development, California State University, Northridge
• Teacher Preparation Program, California Lutheran University (2001)

Research Interests

Dr. Craft's expertise centers on K-12 instructional practices and teacher support systems, with specialized focus on teacher induction protocols and professional development frameworks for elementary educators. Her work emphasizes practical classroom applications and sustainable support structures to enhance educator effectiveness across diverse learning environments.

Professional Contributions

At Ventura County Office of Education, she trained mentor teachers and guided new educators through credentialing induction programs. Her SVUSD roles included designing professional learning initiatives and providing direct instructional coaching, reflecting her commitment to cultivating teacher growth and retention through evidence-based support strategies.