Trusted by industry leaders in education and beyond
Organizations We’ve Worked With
Comprehensive Services
C A R R A N Z A E D U C A T I O N A L C O N S U L T I N G
Carranza Educational Consulting brings experience, authenticity, and strategic insight to executive coaching for new and veteran superintendents. Focused on developing equity-driven leaders, grounded in decades of leadership across some of the nation’s largest and most diverse
school systems.
Executive Coaching
Richard Carranza is a sought-after keynote speaker known for blending authenticity, educational expertise, and a bold commitment to equity. Has inspired audiences nationwide—from conferences and commencements to board retreats and leadership summits.
Keynote Address
Carranza Educational Consulting is a nationally respected authority in leadership development with a track record of cultivating bold, equity-focused K–12 leaders. Designs strategic, transformative programs grounded in decades of experience as a teacher, principal,
and superintendent in complex,
diverse school systems.
Leadership Development
Carranza Educational Consulting brings deep K–12 expertise and national leadership experience to connecting solution providers with school districts. Uniquely positioned to align partnerships with equity, instructional impact, and system-wide priorities—ensuring they are strategic, sustainable, and
student-centered.
District Partnership
Carranza Educational Consulting is a nationally recognized champion of mariachi education—an academically rigorous, culturally rich art form that connects students to their heritage while promoting musical excellence, discipline, and pride.
Start a Mariachi Program
Carranza Educational Consulting brings a global perspective to educational leadership through hands-on collaboration with international organizations, ministries of education, and cross-border initiatives—driven by a belief in equity, cultural exchange, and the universal
right to quality education.
International Consulting
What Sets Us Apart
The Carranza Advantage
Partnering with Carranza Educational Consulting offers a school system a rare opportunity to work with Richard Carranza, a nationally recognized education leader whose experience, values, and strategies are deeply aligned with the urgent need to transform schools into equity-driven, high-performing learning environments.
Leadership from Lived Experience
Carranza has led some of the largest and most diverse school systems in the country—New York City, Houston, San Francisco—each with complex political, social, and academic challenges. His experience equips districts to navigate:
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Large-scale systems change
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Community engagement in diverse cultural contexts
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Crisis leadership and recovery (e.g., COVID-19, Hurricane Harvey)
Equity Is Our Foundation
Carranza doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. He leads with equity at the core—supporting school systems to:
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Audit and redesign policies that perpetuate inequity
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Embed culturally responsive practices in instruction and leadership
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Develop equity-focused strategic plans, leadership pipelines, and accountability systems
National Thought Leadership
Carranza brings instant credibility—with unions, boards, and communities—grounded in lived experience and national visibility. He opens doors for:
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Policy innovation
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Strategic partnerships
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Rebuilding trust with historically underserved communities
Expertise in Multilingual and Bilingual Education
With a lifelong commitment to English learners and dual language education, Carranza Educational Consulting can help districts:
• Build inclusive programs for multilingual learners
• Implement bilingual pathways that affirm identity and boost achievement
• Improve family engagement through culturally and linguistically responsive outreach
