Gregory Land
Burlingame
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Burlingame Intermediate School, recognized for fostering inclusive environments and enhancing student engagement. Expert in technology integration and data analysis, I drive academic success through innovative strategies and community collaboration, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive atmosphere.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Burlingame Intermediate School
Burlingame
07.2023 - Current
- Established structures and protocols to ensure a stable, safe environment for all students.
- Cultivated a connected community among students and staff through targeted initiatives.
- Monitored student academic performance data to identify trends requiring additional resources.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued, regardless of background.
- Received California Distinguished Schools Award in 2024 and Schools to Watch recognition in 2025.
Principal
Blach Intermediate School
Los Altos
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Focused on enhancing student engagement through peak moments and reintegration strategies.
- Promoted social-emotional learning to foster a connected school culture.
- Collaborated with staff to design intervention opportunities addressing learning loss from online education.
- Advocated for equitable resources for at-risk families, including family coordinators in underserved communities.
Principal
Santa Rita School
Los Altos
08.2013 - 07.2021
- Revolutionize Learning - Adept at Tech Integration, Z-Space, Coding, Skype, Twitter, Google Docs, Khan Academy, Personalize Learning, Design Thinking, PBL
- Literacy Focus- Utilizing Fountas and Pinnell, Lucy Calkins Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop, Daily 5/CAFE, Part of District ELA/ELD Committee 2 years.
- District wide English Learner Leader - SCCOE Admin Trained. Adept at Designated/Integrated ELD, and the New ELD Standards
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) school/district wide Our Mission is to “Create curious, motivated learners who will reach their highest potential in a supportive community.”
- Los Altos School District
Principal
Roy Cloud School
Redwood City
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Selected member for the District’s Curriculum Committee charged with implementing the Common Core Standards.
- Created a new vision and mission for the school involving all stakeholders.
- Created a technology rich environment for all students utilizing iPads, SMART Boards, ChromeBooks, classroom computers, computer labs, a variety of software programs/licenses, and on-going training for teachers.
- Addressed the social-emotional needs of our students through adopting the Tribes process.
- Developed project based/inquiry based learning that incorporates critical thinking skills, integrates technology, and imbeds the Common Core standards.
- Redwood City School District
Principal
Hoover Community School
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Implemented many successful initiatives to create a rigorous academic and community based school.
- Accomplished a shift in focus by working with our educational services team towards a more coherent instructional program, and data driven system.
- Restructured our after-school programs to integrate academic motivation and enrichment for our students.
- Opened our campus to parents and community through Principal Monthly Coffees, a Family Literacy Project, and a Parent Volunteer Program.
- Operationally, developed a new method of procedures for SSTs, a quieter lunch procedure, a new way of structuring grade level meetings, and expanded a Foundation grant to cover three literacy coordinators for the school.
- RCSD
Education
EdLEADers Credential Program -
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA11.2021
Credential -
Notre Dame De Namur
Belmont, CA05.2004
Credential -
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.1995
B.A. - Political Science
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA05.1988
Skills
- Administrator and facilitator
- Technology integration
- Leadership and instruction
- Trainer of trainers
- English learner expertise
- Elementary and middle school teaching
- Community engagement
- Data analysis
- Instructional leadership
Languages
Spanish, Conversational and written
Personal Information
Title: Educator, Administrator, Instructional Leader, Elected Official
Awards And Experience
- California School Board Association’s Delegate Assembly, Region 5 delegate, 01/18, Present
- San Mateo California School Board Association, Executive Board, Vice President, Chair for Kent Awards, Secretary San Mateo County, 01/17, Present
- Education Advisory Committee for Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, San Mateo County, 01/17, 12/22
- Education Advisory Committee for State Senator Jerry Hill, San Mateo County, 01/17, 12/20
- ACSA Conference Presenter, Gamification and Games in Education, San Diego, 2014
- Co-Director/Leadership Team, UC Berkeley History Project - Summer Institutes, 2001-2005
- Teacher of the Year, California League of Middle Schools, Los Angeles, 2000
- Japan/US Teacher Fellowship, Los Angeles, 1995
- Presenter, Center X and UCLA History/Geography Project, Los Angeles, 1995-1998
Timeline
Principal
Burlingame Intermediate School
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Blach Intermediate School
07.2021 - 07.2023
Principal
Santa Rita School
08.2013 - 07.2021
Principal
Roy Cloud School
07.2008 - 07.2013
Principal
Hoover Community School
08.2006 - 07.2008
EdLEADers Credential Program -
Stanford University
Credential -
Notre Dame De Namur
Credential -
California State University, Los Angeles
B.A. - Political Science
UCLA