Joining me on this next episode of Office Hours with Doc is Jeff Martin is a friend and colleague at the Harvard’s LIFE (Leadership Initiative for Faith and Education) group, where serve as a member of the advisory team. He brings a commitment to bridging the sacred and the secular so that every child can step into the full potential of the life God created them to live.

Jeff is the Founder of the Children’s Literacy Project, a filmmaker, and an advocate for early childhood literacy with nearly two decades of experience advancing faith-based programs in public schools. He champions the idea that if faith communities embrace local responsibility for literacy in their children, we can change the trajectory of their communities — and the nation.

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Office Hours with Doc is BACK! Season 3 is officially here!

We’re starting this season with Dr. Charli Kemp, a former student and colleague at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Change the Tune. Dr. Charli Kemp is a curator of transformative learning experiences that empower individuals to build their capacity and create positive systemic change. Utilizing education as a vehicle for activism, she is driven to end inequitable systems that create opportunities and access for underserved communities.

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We’re closing out Season 2 of Office Hours with Doc with a powerhouse leader and advocate, and part of Harvard Graduate School of Education OEL inaugural cohort, Inella Ray!

From empowering parents and communities in her role as Director of Parent Advocacy & Engagement at Children First, to serving on the boards of Lift Every Voice Philly and the Philadelphia Orchard Project, Inella’s work is rooted in advancing equity, justice, and joy in education.

She brings deep experience as an educator, administrator, and advocate—You don’t want to miss this inspiring finale conversation.

🔗 Tune in to the Season 2 closer of Office Hours with Doc, Episode 17.

This week’s Office Hours with Doc is extra special — my guest is our youngest of three sons, Nicholas Michael Scott 🖤 . He needs no introduction — but I’ll give him one anyway.

Kisha and I have three wonderful sons, now three daughters, and four grandchildren.

From playing special teams at Penn State to becoming a Super Bowl champ and now strong safety for the Carolina Panthers, Nicholas’ journey has been one of faith, grit, and heart. I’ve watched him grow from a determined little boy into a disciplined, grounded, and relentless husband, father, and professional — on and off the field.

Grateful to sit down with him not just as a host, but as a dad. You won’t want to miss this one. Among other things, you'll learn what it was like growing up under two educators.

Excited to welcome Amanda Hsu, M. Ed. , Director of Workforce Development at Connections for Children, as my next guest on Office Hours with Doc!

A fellow Harvard Graduate School of Education alum and an innovative leader in early childhood education, Amanda brings a deep passion for building strong teams, community engagement, and creating brighter futures for young learners.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

Next on Office Hours with Doc, we're sitting down with Dr. Desmond K. Blackburn, President and CEO of Facing History (https://www.facinghistory.org/), to talk leadership, justice, and disrupting educational inequity.

From math teacher to leading one of the nation’s largest school system to now heading a global nonprofit—Dr. Blackburn brings decades of experience and insight to our office hours. Tune in as we discuss what it means to lead with purpose, how we challenge bigotry through education, and why the future of teaching must be equitable for all.

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On this episode of The Office Hours with Doc, I’m honored to welcome my friend and Harvard Ed.L.D. cohort sister, Dr. Nancy B. Gutierrez & CEO of The Leadership Academy.

I’ve had the privilege of learning alongside Nancy, working with her, and witnessing her relentless commitment to justice, equity, and leadership development.

From East San Jose to the national stage, she leads with brilliance, boldness, and deep love for community.

You don’t want to miss this episode!

I’m thrilled to welcome Kara Tupy to this episode of Office Hours with Doc! Kara resides in El Dorado Hills, California. She is the Associate Director of Instruction at The Cottonwood School and the co-founder of Hidden Springs Family Ranch.

Kara brings powerful insights from her work at the intersection of education, faith, policy, and community voice. From strategic partnerships to scaling impact, her perspective is one education leaders won’t want to miss.

Follow us and tune in as we keep the conversation going on what it means to lead, serve, and transform systems for students!

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