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David Kauffman, Ed.D.

Founder and CEO

David Kauffman is an educational leader committed to pursuing equitable opportunity and achievement for all students through inclusive and culturally sustaining practices. He served as the Executive Director for Multilingual Education in a large Texas district, leading the improvement and expansion of Dual Language and English as a Second Language programs and supervising campus principals, the World Languages program, the International Welcome Center, Refugee Family Support Services, Translation, and Bilingual/ESL Compliance. 


David was the founding principal of a two-way dual language school and an early adopter of outdoor learning and the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program. He was honored as the district Principal of the Year and the Communities in Schools "Best in Texas" Principal. The school received the John F. Ahrns Award for Environmental Education and was honored as the district's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the Year.


David currently is an Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and School Leadership for a public school district, a part-time Assistant Professor of Practice at a public university, and an elected School Board Trustee. He has served as an award-winning public school teacher, school improvement coach, and educational researcher. He holds Texas certifications for Superintendent and Principal. He earned an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and master's and doctorate degrees from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

David lives in Austin with his family and dogs. He enjoys hiking, live music, and reading -- and pursuing equitable educational opportunities and achievement for all!

"Your work to move the needle on serving our kids...has been instrumental in the work towards 'equity' for our community. ...[Y]ou moved the needle and you did so in such a thoughtful, respectable, and powerful way that touched the lives of many in your journey." ~ Parent & Dual Language Advocate

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