DJ Hartigan

DJ Hartigan is a seasoned educator and leader in the field of public charter schooling, currently serving as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Kindle Education, a 6th–12th grade charter school emphasizing holistic, student-directed learning. With a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from High Tech High Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, DJ has held various influential roles including Essentials Fellow at 4.0, New School Creation Fellow at High Tech High, and National Director of School Model Development at Great Oaks Charter Schools. DJ has consistently demonstrated a commitment to equity in education, leading initiatives that support student success, high-quality instruction, and community engagement throughout a career that spans over a decade.