Kiala Albright, M.Ed

Director of Academic and Vocational Services

Kiala Albright brings more than 15 years of experience in education and counseling to her role as Director of Academic and Vocational Services at BasePoint. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and her Master of Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and she is a Certified School Counselor (EC-12).

Throughout her career, Kiala has served as an elementary teacher, elementary counselor, and secondary counselor, most recently as Counselor and Student Support Coordinator for Rockwall ISD. In this role, she specialized in bridging the gap between public schools and area mental health providers, creating systems to support students’ academic and emotional needs while collaborating with families, principals, and community partners.

Passionate about helping adolescents and young adults overcome barriers to success, Kiala has developed programming in academic planning, career readiness, resilience training, and social-emotional wellness. She is committed to equipping students with the tools they need not only to thrive in the classroom but also to prepare for their future careers and personal growth.

At BasePoint, Kiala leads vocational and academic initiatives that give teens and young adults the opportunity to reconnect with their strengths, pursue educational goals, and build meaningful pathways toward independence. Her vision is rooted in one core belief: every young person deserves the chance to thrive academically, emotionally, and vocationally.