Krystal Wu

Overview

Krystal Wu (she/her) designs and facilitates transformational learning experiences at the intersection of racial equity and social and emotional learning. As a Program Manager on the Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities team, Wu delivers technical assistance, designs professional learning, and develops resources to support school, district, and state leaders to be more reflective, culturally responsive practitioners. 

Wu is currently co-directing the Transformative Social and Emotional Learning body of work for the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and has served as one of the lead authors and designers of ODE’s Engaging Equity virtual professional learning series focused on culturally responsive and sustaining instructional practice and system leadership. She also led the Safe and Supportive Learning Environments Deep Dive virtual professional learning courses focused on racial equity and belonging through the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety and the California Center for School Climate.  

Before joining WestEd, Wu worked as an equity-focused instructional coach and has over 10 years of experience as an award-winning secondary English language arts teacher. She collaborated with key community members to develop a multiyear vision for PK–12 antiracist curriculum and instruction and designed and led an equity-focused professional learning series for faculty and staff members. 

Education

• MA in education, University of California, Berkeley 
• BA in English and women’s and gender studies, Santa Clara University 

Select Publications

Harnetiaux, J., Trout, L., & Wu, K. (2024). Restorative ways of being to embody what is possible: A guide for restorative leaders. WestEd.

Nelson, R., Wu, K., & Buckner, L. (2023). Engaging students as leaders to reimagine school safety: An educator case story. Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety, WestEd.    

Wu, K., & Trout, L. (2022). A reflective process for working through complex restorative practice dilemmas in schools. Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety, WestEd.

Trout, L., Pate, C. M., Wu, K., & McKenna, J. (2022). Reimagining school safety: A guide for schools and communities. Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety, WestEd.