Author: HGSE Admissions
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Pili Lindley: Peru
Pili LindleyOEL Master’s in Education ’25Lima, Peru “When I grow up, I want to be a teacher!” That’s what 10-year-old me would say with unwavering certainty whenever someone asked about my future. Looking back, I think she knew me better than 18-year-old me ever could. For as long as I can remember, I would say…
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William Yip: China
William Yip (he/him)OEL Master’s in Education ‘25Guangdong, China Before coming to HGSE, I spent over two decades working as a theatre director and drama educator in China, leading national initiatives that integrate drama-based pedagogy into K–12 education. I also co-founded a rural arts education project serving underserved communities, where I train teachers and develop student-centered, arts-integrated…
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Karen Meza Fernández: Peru
Karen Meza Fernández // she/herOEL Master’s in Education ‘24Villa el Salvador, Peru I am a first-generation professional. My parents have been an inspiration to me as they were the founders of Villa el Salvador, a town in Lima built by low-income domestic migrators from all over Peru. I grew up in an ecosystem where collaboration,…
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Peter Sagun: Philippines/Sweden
Peter Sagun // he/himOEL Master’s in Education ‘25Philippines/Sweden Above all, HGSE has been far more than an academic journey—it’s been a personal and professional transformation. My journey in education leadership began in international schools across Asia and Europe, primarily within IB World School settings. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to inclusive leadership, empowering teachers, and…
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Safa Shoaib: Pakistan
Safa ShoaibOEL Master’s in Education ’26Karachi, Pakistan I possess over eight years of experience in college counseling, having served at several secondary institutions before eventually launching The Holistic EDvisor, a boutique college counseling firm based in Karachi, Pakistan. I am a passionate college access advocate with extensive experience supporting low-income, first-generation, and international students, all…
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Meet the Faculty: Fernando Reimers
Fernando M. Reimers (he/him)HGSE Ford Foundation Professor of the Practice of International Education What brought you to the field of education?I have always seen education as a way to empower individuals to shape their own lives and contribute meaningfully to theircommunities. In high school, I was deeply influenced by two books by Luis Alberto Machado—one…
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Meet the Faculty: Robert Jenkins
Robert (Rob) JenkinsLecturer on Education, HGSEformer Global Director of Education for UNICEF What brought you to the field of education?A commitment to enabling every child to realize their full potential – and recognizing that education is central to that mission. With the growing body of evidence of the effectiveness of large-scale interventions that transform education…
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Professor Spotlight: Karen Brennan
Karen Brennan (she/her) is the Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Practice in Learning Technologies, as well as one of the Faculty Co-Chairs for the Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology program and a Faculty Affiliate for the Harvard Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Professor Brennan joined the faculty in 2012, and her research and…
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Starting An Entrepreneurial Venture at HGSE
There are so many ways HGSE students are Learning to Change the World, including through innovation and entrepreneurship. We asked three of our HGSE students to share more about their entrepreneurial ventures, and how their time in the classroom has shaped their work. Evolving Thinkers: Muskkaan Bafnaa Muskkaan Bafnaa is an early childhood education enthusiast, currently studying…
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Professor Spotlight: Matthew Miller
Matthew (Matt) Miller is a Senior Lecturer on Education here at HGSE, as well as the faculty co-chair of both the Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology program and the HGSE Case Initiative. He was previously Senior Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at HGSE while serving on the faculty as Senior Lecturer. Prior to joining the…
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