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Meet Our Team

Dr. Joseph Owens
Founder & CEO
Joe Owens is an experienced educator and administrator with a career dedicated to supporting teaching and learning. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, followed by a Master’s degree and a Doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Technology from Adelphi University
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Throughout his career, Joe has worked to create environments where teachers feel supported and students can flourish. Observation Assistant grew out of that same commitment — bringing together his classroom and leadership experience to offer a practical, trustworthy way of turning classroom moments into meaningful insights.

Jack Higgins
Founding Engineer
Jack Higgins is a seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience. He began his career in the startup world, working across industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, hospitality, and oil and gas. He has also contributed to large-scale initiatives at Fortune 25 companies including Apple and CVS Health.
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Jack brings strong business acumen and a passion for solving complex problems, thriving at the intersection of technology and strategy. Today, he serves as a Senior Staff Engineer at SFR3 Fund, a boutique real estate fund with over $1.5 billion in assets under management, where he combines technical expertise with a builder’s mindset to deliver impactful solutions.
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