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.

Adam is a father, husband, educator, and one of my students at HGSE. He is running for the Chicago Public School Board, one of the largest school districts in the country. The election is next week!

School boards play a critical role in our education system. What makes his story even more unique is that this is the FIRST time in a long time that voters are electing Chicago school board members!

Join me for a discussion with an amazing man. I can’t wait for you to tune in and listen to his experience.

Lin is a dynamic changemaker with extensive leadership experience in education and finance. As the Senior Advisor and Head of Education at Maycomb Capital, Lin drives impact investing to transform the education sector. In addition, his role as Chief of Strategy, Growth, and Finance at TNTP showcases his strategic expertise in shaping the future of education.

Join me for a discussion with a man who has a vision AND is on a mission to create a holistic education ecosystem for our children!

Dustin is a proud #girldad, an entrepreneur, and a trailblazer in the EdTech space. He is the founder and former president of Horizon Education, a test prep company committed to bringing equitable resources and services to parents, students, and educators!

Tune in to hear how he used the intersection of technology and education during his time at Horizon Education to provide equitable access to test prep for both educators and families. Whether you’re an educator or parent, this episode is for you!