Dr. Josh Galindo
About Dr. Josh Galindo
Dr. Josh Galindo is a Territory Manager at Great Minds, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in education, having held various roles in organizations such as Teach For America, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Johns Hopkins University.
Work at Great Minds
Dr. Josh Galindo has served as a Territory Manager at Great Minds since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational outcomes in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. His responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships and promoting curriculum initiatives that align with the company's mission to provide high-quality educational resources.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Galindo holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Learning and Leadership in Organizations from Vanderbilt Peabody College, which he completed from 2018 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Public School Building Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University, from 2012 to 2014. His academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from The University of Texas-Pan American, completed from 2006 to 2010.
Background
Before joining Great Minds, Dr. Galindo held various positions in the education sector. He worked as a Director of Special Programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from 2016 to 2018 and served as a First Reviewer at Teach For America for one year from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Amplify as a Professional Learning Specialist and at LearnZillion as a Science Academic Consultant.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Dr. Galindo has been an Adjunct Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University since 2014, where he teaches Conflict Resolution. His courses cover negotiations, mediations, and restorative justice practices. He has also led national forums on STEM education, focusing on its importance in rural areas and has met with the Secretary of Education to discuss collaboration between corporations and educational institutions.
Curriculum Development and Innovations
In his career, Dr. Galindo has contributed to curriculum development by creating New Generation Science Standard (NGSS) science curriculum maps. He has also generated content-aligned lessons with differentiated transcripts based on Lexile levels and developed formative assessments for lesson segments. His work aims to enhance student engagement and learning in science education.