Leading Change, Honoring Culture
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Expert Services that Empower Leaders and Transform Systems
Executive Coaching
Richard Carranza draws from his leadership as NYC Chancellor and Superintendent in Houston and San Francisco to coach education leaders through real-world challenges.
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Equity-Focused: Helps leaders build anti-racist practices and drive systemic change.
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Strategic Alignment: Guides vision, goals, and daily operations for student success.
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Crisis Leadership: Supports clear, values-driven decision-making under pressure.
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Capacity Building: Builds strong, sustainable leadership teams and pipelines.
Leadership Development
Richard Carranza brings firsthand experience—from teacher to superintendent—to develop education leaders at every level. His approach is equity-centered and focused on building sustainable leadership capacity.
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Developed and mentored leaders across school and district levels
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Centers racial equity, cultural responsiveness, and social justice
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Coaches superintendents, principals, and leadership teams
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Builds trust, strategic clarity, and long-term capacity
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Mentors emerging leaders, especially leaders of color and first-generation educators
Carranza empowers educators to lead with clarity, courage, and a commitment to all students.
Keynote Address
Richard Carranza has spoken at major national conferences, state superintendent meetings, universities, and equity summits. His voice influences K–12, higher education, policy, and community audiences.
Key Themes:
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Equity as a moral imperative
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Leadership under pressure
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Leading while Brown
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Culturally responsive leadership
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Arts and culture in student engagement
Known for a dynamic, bilingual delivery, Carranza connects authentically with diverse audiences and tailors talks to fit any event’s goals.
International Consulting
Richard Carranza brings extensive global experience partnering with ministries, nonprofits, and education systems worldwide to advance equity and multilingual learning.
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Frequent keynote speaker and advisor at international education conferences
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Collaborated with ministries from Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Finland, Singapore, Canada, and more
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Engaged with UNESCO, OECD, The Aspen Institute, and other global organizations
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Expertise in bilingual, multilingual, and culturally responsive education systems
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Fluent in English and Spanish, bridging cross-cultural communication and policy
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Advocates for education as a driver of global justice, inclusion, and democratic values
Carranza connects local education leadership to global best practices, ensuring equity and excellence transcend borders.
District Partnerships
Richard Carranza leverages his leadership experience to bridge education solution providers with districts, ensuring partnerships that drive equity and impact.
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Former Chancellor and Superintendent with deep procurement insight
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Understands district evaluation, compliance, and political factors
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Facilitates trusted connections between vendors and district leaders
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Ensures solutions align with equity, instructional goals, and community needs
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Guides implementation and scaling for lasting impact
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Advises education companies on refining value and equity alignment
Carranza builds strategic partnerships that deliver real value—grounded in trust, integrity, and a commitment to student success.
Start a Mariachi Program
Richard Carranza brings personal passion and professional expertise in mariachi education, advancing it as a powerful tool for student engagement and cultural affirmation.
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Deep cultural roots as a Mexican American and mariachi musician
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Led mariachi ensembles as a teacher, boosting student engagement and confidence
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Founded and expanded mariachi programs in districts like Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Houston
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Designs standards-based, performance-driven mariachi curricula aligned with district arts goals
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Advocates for mariachi as a core academic program supporting equity and cultural pride
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Secured funding and policy support to institutionalize mariachi education
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Recognized nationally as a leading voice in culturally sustaining music education
Leadership from Lived Experience
Equity Is Our Foundation
National Thought Leadership
Expertise in Multilingual and Bilingual Education
