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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
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.
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.