Rami Christophi serves as Director for the Los Angeles County Office of Education's Beginning Teacher Programs. Joining the outstanding team in early 2022, he oversees the various teacher preparation programs, including: Pre-Service, District Intern, Induction, and Added Authorizations. As a teacher, site leader, administrator and director, Rami has worked all his professional life to improve academic outcomes for students in Los Angeles. With a focus on equity and inclusion, Rami strives to bring rigorous programming with a humanistic and practical approach. Finally, his scope of services spans the entire school community as he has published articles and chapters on his transformative work with parents and families of the most "at-promise" students.