She attended the University of California, Los Angeles, hoping to enter the field of education.

Under her leadership, Hamilton's test scores far exceeded annual improvement targets.

[3] King is credited with pushing the district's graduation rate to record levels.

[5] Under her administration the district provided support to DACA students and protested changes in federal immigration policies.

She stated, “I am concerned by this decision and its long-term impacts on the students, families and employees of L.A.

Unified....These young immigrants have made valuable contributions to the community and the nation they consider their home, and they have earned the right to a permanent place in its history.”[6] In 2015 King was named “Woman of the Year” by Women On Target, a non-profit advocacy group supporting leaders in Southern California's African-American community.