Amy Briggs, M. Ed., started her career in special education as a middle school co-teacher and inclusion specialist while working on her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Georgia State University. After leaving Atlanta, Amy was an Education Specialist in a full inclusion school in Seattle for two years before pursuing her Education Administration Credential from the University of Washington in 2008. 

In 2009 Amy started working as a Central Office Administrator for Seattle Public Schools. Amy moved to San Diego in 2011. This move led to becoming the Assistant Director of Special Education Services for Grossmont Union High School District and then the Coordinator of Special Education Services for San Dieguito Union High School District.  In May 2017, Amy won the Special Education Administrator of the Year award from the North Coastal Consortium of Special Education Community Advisory Committee for her collaborative work with families and staff and her effort in creating inclusive district programs that serve all students. Throughout her career, Amy has focused on supporting special education staff in inclusive practices. Amy believes that all students deserve a quality education regardless of disability, and that students should be included with their general education peers to the greatest extent possible. She has proudly been a part of the High Tech High team since July of 2017. 

In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, Moxley and Gucci. She also enjoys training for triathlons, hiking, camping and traveling. 

Casey Salmon has taught at a variety of grade levels over the past twenty five years. After graduating from college, she moved to Houston, Texas, where she taught third grade for two years through Teach for America—an experience that was eye-opening and deeply shaped her views on education. It was during this time that she developed a passion for ensuring all students have equitable opportunities to succeed.

In 2002 she moved to San Diego, where she earned her Mild/Moderate Special Education Credential from San Diego State University and served as an Education Specialist at High Tech Middle for twelve years before becoming the Director at High Tech Middle Media Arts in 2016. In 2018, she became Associate Director of Special Education and now serves as Director of Special Education. In her current role, Casey is deeply committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every student and ensuring that all learners have access to the supports they need. She loves collaborating with colleagues across HTH and working closely with families to create inclusive, empowering educational experiences for every child.

Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time with her two children, who are entering sixth grade and her husband. In her free time, she loves reading, cooking, traveling, and hiking with her dog.