I’m thrilled to welcome Kara Tupy to this episode of Office Hours with Doc! Kara resides in El Dorado Hills, California. She is the Associate Director of Instruction at The Cottonwood School and the co-founder of Hidden Springs Family Ranch.

Kara brings powerful insights from her work at the intersection of education, faith, policy, and community voice. From strategic partnerships to scaling impact, her perspective is one education leaders won’t want to miss.

Follow us and tune in as we keep the conversation going on what it means to lead, serve, and transform systems for students!

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On this episode of Office Hours with Doc, we’re sitting down with Leo Silva, Chief Executive Officer of The Attollo Program and proud alum of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His transformative leadership is also located in the Lancaster, PA, community, where I began my career.

From his journey as Director of Finance to leading an innovative college access and leadership program, Leonel’s story is one of purpose, power, and possibility.

Tune in as we explore:

•What it takes to build a movement for youth leadership and equity

•Lessons from the front lines of educational entrepreneurship

•How faith, community, and vision fuel transformative leadership

Don’t miss this conversation!

Office Hours with Doc is BACK! Season 2 is officially here!

We’re starting strong with Devin Morris, a visionary who’s worked across multiple sectors and always brings it back to students, community, and equity.

He started in design (he literally built brands and shoes!) He led digital strategy in the private sector.

Then he turned his heart and soul towards education: teaching, leading, organizing, and co-founding The Teachers’ Lounge, a powerful space centering Black educators and pushing systems to do better by them.

Devin moves through the education ecosystem with clarity, creativity, and commitment, and in this episode, he drops wisdom every minute!

On our final episode of the season I’m honored to welcome the remarkable Crystal Garrant, Chief Program Officer at Sandy Hook Promise, as our special guest on Office Hours with Doc.

As the country continues to be divided on the issue of gun prevention, Crystal has committed to keeping our youth and schools safe from gun violence. Join us and learn how she leads her work through evidence-based prevention programs that teach students, educators, and nonprofits to recognize warning signs and intervene effectively. She leads and speaks with wisdom, conviction, and knowledge.

This is such a great conversation with my former student AND the daughter of a preacher- who is an all-around brilliant and powerful soul.

Don’t miss this impactful and celebratory Season One of the Office Hours finale with Doc!

On this episode of Office Hours with Doc, I’m thrilled to welcome Mac Howison, Senior Program Officer for Creativity at The Heinz Endowments—and a former student of mine at Harvard Graduate School of Education!

We’ll dive into his impactful work in the world of philanthropy and how it connects to strengthening the education ecosystem through equity-driven, creative initiatives. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!!

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I’m honored to welcome my former student, the incredible Shirley Vargas, School Transformation Officer at the Nebraska Department of Education!

Hailing from the Bronx, Shirley has brought her passion for education and equity from her roots to the national stage, leading coordinated school and district transformation efforts. As a fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education, she’s a powerhouse in driving innovation and closing opportunity gaps for students.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and the power of transformation!

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If you’ve been listening to my podcast, Office Hours with Doc, you’ve heard me talk about the pre-K to 12 education ecosystem. Join me tomorrow for a brief overview of what this actually means!

You can learn more about this topic in my article, ‘A New PK-12 Education Ecosystem Framework for a New Normal,’ published in Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative Social Impact Review: https://www.sir.advancedleadership.harvard.edu/articles/a-new-pk-12-education-ecosystem-framework-for-a-new-normal

Jennifer Jin Ma brings a unique blend of high-level strategy and community-driven insights. Her incredible career spanning four countries and sectors, from education to social impact. She is also my former OEL student at HGSE from Singapore.

From founding Little Oasis to scaling it across 11 cities to her work empowering justice-impacted individuals, her journey reflects a deep commitment to human connection in the education ecosystem.

Join us for a discussion about her work within the education ecosystem.