Dr. Paul Gothold, the new Superintendent for the San Diego County Office of Education, dives into his views on what can be done to provide more equity in our education system for all learners. The implementation of these views led to remarkable success in bridging the opportunity gap that existed during his previous role as Principal of Lynwood High School in California. He discusses the moral imperative that educators have to keep at-risk students in school instead of suspending or expelling them when they are struggling with disenfranchisement from the education system. With an eye toward restorative justice and meeting more than just the academic needs of his students, Dr. Gothold is ready to embrace the challenges of his new position with a student-centered, heart-driven approach.