Occupation: Superintendent
Company: Fargo Public Schools
Born: La Mirada, California
Education:
PhD in Educational Leadership, Northwest Nazarene University (2019)
MEd in Special Education and Teaching, Grand Canyon University (2010)
BS in Political Science, Texas A&M University (2007)
Diploma, I.H. Kempner High School (2003)
Certifications:
National Superintendent Certification (AASA); Urban Superintendents Academy, University of Southern California; Certification in Education Finance, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Career:
Co-founder, OptimizED Strategic Solutions (2024-Present)
Superintendent, Fargo Public Schools (2018-Present)
Research, Data and Accountability Officer, Assistant Superintendent, Harrison School District 2, Colorado Springs, CO (2016-2018)
Principal, Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center, Houston Independent School District (2014-2016)
Principal, Neff Elementary School, Houston Independent School District (2012-2014)
Ninth Grade Academy Principal, Lee High School, Houston Independent School District (2010-2012)
Founder, President, H.O.P.E. School, Kathlal, Gujarat, India (2007-2015)
Teach for America Corps Member, Special Education Teacher, Coop Elementary School, Houston Independent School District (2007-2010)
Civic:
Vice Chair, Local Chapter, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Board Member, Vice Chair, YMCA of the Northern Sky; Board Member, Sanford Hospital; Board Member, Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation
Creative Works:
Speaker, “Defining your standard on the edge of controversy,” TEDxFargo (2023); Speaker, TED Talks, TEDxFargo
Awards:
Recipient, Youth Leadership Award, Youthworks FARGO (2024); Recipient, Arc of Justice Award, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition (2023); Honoree, North Dakota Superintendent of the Year, North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders (2023)
Memberships:
Member, AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Family:
Son of Hina and Manoj Gandhi
Married: Dr. Britney Gandhi (2013-Present)
Children: Jagger; Emersen
One Sister
Hobbies:
Golfing; Reading; Following sports; Exploring technology; Spending time with family
