Founded as the nation's first graduate school embedded within K-12 schools, HTH GSE focuses on reimagining education through innovative teaching methods and project-based learning. Located in San Diego, California, the institution strives to create transformative learning experiences while promoting equity and deeper learning practices.
65
Graduate FTE
2015
Accreditation year
1
Campus location
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WSCUC Accreditation
Coursera Partnership
Federal Financial Aid Eligibility
California Teaching Credential Program
HTH GSE provides comprehensive career development support through multiple channels. The institution offers immersive residency programs, allowing students to gain hands-on experience within HTH K-12 schools. Through the New School Creation Fellowship and various professional development programs, educators receive practical training and support for implementing innovative teaching methods
5,000+ annually
Professional development participants
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Educational Innovator and High Tech High Leader
Ben Daley has built an impressive career in education, beginning as a physics graduate from Haverford College before gaining diverse teaching experience internationally in Manila and domestically at the Madeira School and Pomona and Pitzer Colleges. In 2000, he joined High Tech High as a founding physics faculty member, later becoming its second director and eventually rising to the position of chief academic officer. His academic credentials include an M.A. in Science Education from UC Santa Barbara and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC San Diego. At High Tech High, he serves multiple roles including advisor to fifteen high school students and Director of Clinical Sites in the HTH Graduate School of Education. A Fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and member of the Aspen-Pahara Education Fellows, he balances his professional achievements with his role as father to his children Coleman and Greer
Professional Writer and Creative Content Creator
Chris O'Keeffe brings over 15 years of diverse professional writing experience spanning journalism and marketing. Beyond his professional writing career, he has demonstrated his creative abilities through musical endeavors, having written and released five albums with three different bands. Currently, he serves as a full-time copywriter and content creator at GYK Antler in Massachusetts, where he continues to apply his extensive writing expertise. His teaching experience includes instructing English courses, drawing from his broad background in both commercial and creative writing