#  Brian Gaston 

Harvard Graduate School of Education

 

 

 



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 *Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color* | *Cambridge, MA*

 Brian Gaston knows firsthand the challenges faced by students of color in marginalized communities. He attended underserved schools in his hometown of Houston, Texas, yet did not allow his demography to define his destiny. Brian joined Teach For America in 2010 to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. He carries a passion for expanding educational opportunities for young people underrepresented in higher education.

 Before joining Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) program, Brian served as a high school principal in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). With nearly 90% of his students identifying as economically disadvantaged, his campus was one of only six high schools in the state of Texas to receive an accountability score of 99 out of 100 and the maximum amount of distinction designations awarded by the Texas Education Agency. This achievement led the campus to be recognized as a National Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon School.

 Prior to his principalship, Brian was a secondary teacher and held leadership roles within HISD and Teach For America. He also served as director of a high school brotherhood organization called Gents – impacting the leadership, scholarship, and character development for over 150 male students of color. Some of his most meaningful distinctions include Rookie Principal of the Year, HISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, and the Kinder Award for Excellence in Teaching.

 Brian is an aspiring district superintendent. He received his BBA in Management from The University of Texas at Austin and holds an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.



 

 

 





 

 

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