KIPP DC Public Schools
- NaThayai Watts
NaThayai Watts (She/Her)
Director of Talent Development at KIPP DC Public Schools
NaThayai is an educator at heart and brings over twenty years of experience from public education and the private sector as a senior leader in L&D. At the beginning of her career, NaThayai was a secondary English teacher in Aldine ISD and eventually became an assistant principal in Conroe ISD. After ten years in education, NaThayai expanded her skill set in the retail industry by creating and leading leadership development programs and becoming a cross-functional business partner to optimize employee performance and achieve business priorities. This career journey has afforded Ms. Watts the opportunity to live her passion and purpose - inspire others' potential and support their development.
NaThayai is a Louisiana native and proud graduate of Southern University and A&M College (Bachelors) and Texas Southern University (Masters).
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Work style
How I prefer to work
Office
Qualities I value in my colleagues
- Curiosity
- integrity
- work ethic
- team spirit
- empathy
I truly enjoy a collaborative work environment that fosters and respects creativity, curiosity and individuality of others.
My communication style
- Open
- curious
Fun fact
I am looking to become a dog owner and really want a French Bulldog but would be open to another breed that has a calm disposition.
Timeline
Director of Talent Development
Current role