Rupa is cofounder and CEO of Sown To Grow, an impact-driven edtech company designed to improve student ownership and engagement in their social, emotional, and academic learning journeys. Previously, she served in both district office and school roles in San Jose Unified School District, most recently leading school redesign implementation. She currently sits on the board of the Oakland Public Education Fund and also serves as a principal leadership coach through Educate78, an Oakland-based nonprofit. She earned her Masters in Educational Leadership through The Broad Residency.
Sown To Grow partners schools to help every student feel seen, supported, and able to learn at their best, through an engaging reflection and feedback process. Designed by a team of educators, Sown To Grow offers a simple Tier 1 check-in for building belonging and SEL skills, with actionable pathways for identifying Tier 2 & 3 needs. Educators and administrators get real-time insights into student well-being to inform proactive support, with pre/post assessment, curriculum, and PD offerings for deeper whole-child development.
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