Ain't Nothing Like A Howard Girl: Kristen Woods Broughton

Today on Ain't Nothing Like A Howard Girl, Ms. Reid speaks with fellow class of 2012 Alumna Kristen Woods Broughton. She shares what occurences in her life during her matriculation at Howard changed the trajectory of the life she lives today.

She opens up about the family she comes from, the family she's building and her personal impact on Atlanta schools, like improving literacy levels by 20% in her school before being invited to work at the district level.

Kristen Woods Broughton is a proud graduate of

Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Secondary Education in 2012. A dedicated advocate for public school education, Kristen currently serves as a Secondary Literacy Specialist for Atlanta Public Schools, supporting students and teachers in elevating literacy across the district.

Since her graduation from Howard, she has furthered her expertise with a Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction and has over 12 years of experience in education, with a focus on empowering minority students in urban environments.

While at Howard, Kristen served as co-chair and chair of Res-Fest, a campus initiative promoting unity and pride among dormitory residents. She also began her career in education by mentoring students in the DC area and gaining hands-on experience as a student-teacher at

Cardoza High School.

Kristen lives in Atlanta with her husband and their two daughters, who inspire her continued commitment to education and community. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, reading, and dinner dates. Affectionately calling herself the “baby of an HBCU family,” Kristen comes from a line of HBCU graduates and loves to periodically return to “The Mecca” to reconnect with her heritage and foundational values.