The KIPP DC Superintendent position has been awarded to Hanseul Kang, a 44-year-old Korean-American, to lead Washington D.C.’s largest public charter school operating network.
KIPP DC announced on November 6 that it appointed Kang as its new superintendent, with her official duties overseeing 22 affiliated schools beginning on December 7. Shannon Hodge, CEO of KIPP DC, cited Kang’s diverse educational experience and deep understanding of the local educational environment as key reasons for her appointment.
Hodge emphasized that Kang is the ideal partner to fulfill the organization’s promise to make every school within KIPP DC the best it can be.
Extensive Leadership Experience in Public Education
The new superintendent brings 20 years of experience in education and system leadership within the Washington D.C. area. Notably, she earned recognition for her capabilities while serving as the State Superintendent of Education for Washington D.C. from 2015 to 2020, where she oversaw educational policies for both traditional public schools and charter schools. Following this role, she served as the inaugural managing director of the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management until last year, supporting the development of senior leaders in public education.
Ambitious Goals for Washington D.C. Charter Schools
Kang has set a clear target for her tenure, aiming for all 22 affiliated schools to achieve ‘High Performing’ or ‘Top Tier’ ratings in the Washington D.C. charter school evaluations by the year 2030.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Kang stated that she is thrilled to work with educators and parents who deeply care about students’ futures and pledged to actively support teachers and school staff to ensure quality education for every student.
KIPP DC operates 22 public charter schools across Washington D.C., serving approximately 7,300 students ranging from three-year-old preschool programs through the 12th grade.
