News Disaster Drives Student to Build Leadership Skills at HGSE Posted April 8, 2025 By Carolina Ruggero Career and Lifelong Learning Disruption and Crises K-12 School Leadership After a devastating hurricane destroyed her performing arts school, master's student Rasheen Jamison Richardson turned to the Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She came to HGSE to learn how to rebuild — not just her school, but also herself as a leader. It’s been 10 years since pursuing her last degree but Richardson says it’s never too late to go back to school. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine A Full-Circle Experience in Education Master's student James Austin carries on a family legacy of helping others News HGSE Course Prepares Future School Leaders to Meet Any Crisis In Lecturer Richard Melvoin’s class, students examine real-world challenges — from minor complications to high-stakes situations — and learn what it means to lead schools today News A Day in the Life of an Online Master's Student A glimpse into how middle school leader Jake Sumner balances work, family, and the graduate school at HGSE