Founder & CEO
David K Richards is the Founder & CEO of Changemaker Edu, a national network of affiliate love-based microschools and an incubator for school founders who want to usher in a new paradigm for the future of education. He is also the host of the Changemaker ED“U” podcast. Previously, he was a founding teacher and leader with Summit Public Schools where he launched several innovative schools before becoming the Founder & CEO of Growth Public Schools. In addition he serves as a leadership and life coach. David has worked in education reform for over 25 years as a teacher, principal, executive, and board member. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and his two children, and holds a BA from UC Berkeley and an MA from Stanford University.