From Immigrant Roots to Leading a Charter Network Through Complexity with Shara Hegde
From Boston to East San Jose, Shara Hegde shares her journey from Ivy League graduate to CEO of Alpha Public Schools and what it takes to lead charter schools through political and organizational complexity. Raised between the United States and India, Shara reflects on how her immigrant family background shaped her commitment to education equity and first-generation college access.
After pivoting from plans for law school to Teach For America, Shara discovered her calling in the classroom. A fellowship with Building Excellent Schools led her to found Cornerstone Academy, which later became…
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