Richard Carranza

Richard A. Carranza.
New York City Schools Chancellor
Assumed office
April 2, 2018
Appointed by Bill de Blasio
Preceded by Carmen Fariña
Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District
In office
August 18, 2016 – April 1, 2018
Preceded by Terry Grier
Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District
In office
2012–2016
Personal details
Children 2

Richard A. Carranza is the current New York City Schools Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education.[1][2]

Career

He began his career as a high school, bilingual social studies and music teacher, and then as a principal, both in Tucson, Arizona.[3] Carranza was the Northwest Region superintendent for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas.[3] He served the San Francisco Unified School District, first as deputy superintendent and then as superintendent.[3] He was the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District.[3]

Early life and education

Carranza is the son of Mexican immigrants, a sheet metal worker and a hairdresser, Carranza credits his public school education for putting him on a path to college and a successful career.[3]

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education from the University of Arizona and a Master of Education with distinction in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University.[3] He has completed his doctoral coursework through Northern Arizona University and is currently pursuing a doctorate of education through Nova Southeastern University in Educational leadership.

References

  1. ↑ "Richard A. Carranza - DOE Leadership - New York City Department of Education". schools.nyc.gov. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
  2. ↑ "Mayor de Blasio Appoints Richard A. Carranza as Schools Chancellor". The official website of the City of New York. March 5, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Harris, Elizabeth A.; Fernandez, Manny (18 March 2018). "Is Richard Carranza Ready to Run America's Biggest School System?". Retrieved 3 April 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
Educational offices
Preceded by
Carmen Fariña		 New York City
Schools Chancellor
2018–present		 Incumbent
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