Kindle Education Public Charter School
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.
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Kindle Education Public Charter School
🔥WE’RE HIRING! Visit our website to apply. Kindle Education is a tuition-free, intentionally diverse 6th-12th grade public charter school that aims to cultivate an equitable community of purposeful individuals who are prepared to navigate our current world and build our future. We believe that a new model of school is required to meet the demands of the 21st century and we are excited to build it. The Kindle Education learning model fosters agency, creativity, and critical thinking through experiential learning and real-world projects sparked by students' curiosity. Our students craft meaningful projects, make decisions about their own learning, and partner with the larger Jersey City community through change-making initiatives designed and led by youth. By the time students graduate, they are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and skills to forge their own path.