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1,288 | Equity, Leadership, and Heart: Dr. Cynthia Rapaido’s Education Framework
Dr. Cynthia Rapaido is an award-winning educator, leadership coach, and author dedicated to shaping inclusive and transformative learning environments. With over 30 years of experience in K–12 education, she has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and high school principal across California—bringing wisdom, compassion, and innovation to every role.
Holding an Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco, Dr. Rapaido has also shared her expertise as a faculty lecturer, dissertation advisor, and mentor at UC Berkeley, USF, and CSU East Bay.
Recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States” and honored as California Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year, she continues to champion equity, leadership, and emotional intelligence in education.
Her debut book, Step Up Your School Leadership Game, empowers new administrators to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
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Cynthia Rapaido, Ed.D.
Dr. Cynthia Rapaido, a highly accomplished educator, holds an Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco. She earned her B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences Biology from San Diego State University. With over 30 years of experience in K–12 education, she has served as a high school principal, assistant principal, and teacher, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape across various schools and districts in California.
Dr. Rapaido’s dedication extends to higher education, where she has contributed significantly as a faculty lecturer, dissertation advisor, and university field supervisor at esteemed institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, University of San Francisco, and California State University, East Bay. Her passion for teaching, mentoring, and coaching educators is evident in her continuing role as an educational leadership coach and consultant. She also mentors graduate and doctoral students at her alma maters.
Often actively engaged in research, Dr. Rapaido participates in academic peer review panels and presents her work at conferences, covering diverse topics within education and leadership. Her research interests include educational leadership, teacher education, school climate, diversity sensitivity, multicultural competency, social justice, emotional intelligence, and the impact of colonialism and imperialism.
Rapaido was honored by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) in 2011 as one of "100 Most Influent… Read More
