Richard Carranza

Richard Carranza has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Richard is currently the Founder of Carranza Educational Consulting, LLC, a role they started in April 2021. Richard is also the Chief of Strategy and Global Development at IXL Learning, a position they took on in April 2021.

Prior to their current roles, Carranza served as the Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, starting in April 2018 and ending in March 2021. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing 1.1 million students in 1,800 schools, making it the largest school district in America.

Before their tenure in New York City, Carranza served as the Superintendent of Schools for Houston ISD from July 2016 to March 2018. Preceding this, they held the position of Superintendent of Schools for the San Francisco Unified School District from June 2012 to June 2016. Richard also served as the Deputy Superintendent for Equity, Access, and Social Justice for the same district from June 2009 to May 2012.

Carranza's earlier experience includes serving as the Region Superintendent for the Clark County School District from July 2007 to June 2009.

Throughout their career, Carranza has held several leadership positions in education, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to improving educational systems and opportunities for students.

Richard Carranza has a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in Secondary Education and Teaching, which they obtained from the University of Arizona between 1984 and 1991. Richard also holds a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Carranza pursued further studies in education, including an EdD (Doctor of Education) at Northern Arizona University and another EdD at Nova Southeastern University. The specific start and end dates for these doctoral programs are not provided.