Dr. Irvin Scott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Irvin Scott is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he joined the faculty in the summer of 2016. He specializes in educational leadership and teaches in the School Leadership Program and the Doctor of Education Leadership Program. Scott has extensive experience in the field of education, having previously served as Deputy Director of K-12 Education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he led a $300 million initiative to transform teacher recruitment, development, and reward systems. This work included founding the teacher-led movement ECET2, aiming to celebrate and elevate effective teaching nationwide. Prior to his tenure at the Gates Foundation, Scott spent 20 years working in various educational roles, including teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and chief academic officer in Boston Public Schools, where he was responsible for overseeing academic programming for multiple schools. His educational background includes an Ed.D. from Harvard University, a master's degree in education from Temple University, and a bachelor's degree from Millersville University.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.