Meet HallHop
We’re redefining how schools manage movement, accountability, and trust — one digital pass at a time.
HallHop started as a student-built solution to a real, everyday challenge: untracked hallway behavior, lost instruction time, and growing campus safety concerns. What began with a few lines of code has grown into a full-scale, FERPA-compliant system used by students, teachers, and administrators across campuses. From our intelligent Chrome extension to our live dashboards and pattern analysis tools, every feature is built to streamline school operations while respecting student privacy and empowering staff.
Let us show you what happens when thoughtful design meets the realities of modern education.
HallHop was founded by a team of students who believed technology could make schools safer, smarter, and more accountable — without disrupting daily learning. What began as frustration with paper passes and the lack of real-time oversight evolved into a mission to build a lightweight, browser-based platform that integrates seamlessly with existing school systems.
As we dug deeper, we realized how much student movement goes untracked and how that gap affects school safety and accountability. HallHop has since grown into a comprehensive tool that not only logs and monitors student activity, but also supports educators with real-time insights and pattern recognition to proactively address emerging concerns. Our goal is simple: create a system that helps schools run better, with visibility that empowers prevention, not just reaction.
What We Value
At HallHop, we value trust, transparency, and thoughtful innovation. We believe that technology should serve students and educators alike — not complicate their day. Every feature we build is rooted in respect for student privacy, clarity for staff, and accountability that uplifts rather than punishes.
We’re committed to creating tools that reduce friction, support meaningful learning time, and respond to the real needs we’ve seen in our own schools. Behind every line of code is a desire to make school feel safer, smarter, and more connected — for everyone.
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Safety & Security
We believe every student deserves a safe, predictable school day. HallHop is designed to increase visibility and reduce incidents without compromising privacy — by following FERPA Guidelines.
02
Transparency
Real-time logs and smart dashboards give staff and students clarity on who’s out, where, and for how long. No more confusion — just informed accountability.
03
Growth & Innovation
We’re constantly improving — from machine learning pass flagging to schedule syncing with HAC. Our platform grows with the needs of every school we serve.
04
Team Work
HallHop empowers the whole ecosystem — teachers, monitors, and admin — with tools that reduce stress and streamline collaboration.
05
Community Outreach
Built by students, for students. Our goal is to serve the broader school community, with a focus on equity, access, and student voice.
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Craftsmanship
From the dashboard to the Chrome extension, every detail is designed to feel fast, clean, and intuitive. We take pride in building tools that just work.
Meet The Team
Founder & Lead-Developer
Varun Bhadurgatte Nagaraj
Varun Bhadurgatte Nagaraj started HallHop to solve everyday problems he and his classmates noticed in school — from wasted class time to hallway confusion. As the lead developer, he focuses on building simple, effective tools that make things easier for students, teachers, and administrators. His goal is to keep the platform focused on real impact, not just features.
Co-Founder & Developer
Rithul Bhat
Rithul Bhat played a key role in building out the teacher-side experience of HallHop. From debugging tricky interface issues to writing clean, reliable logic for pass approvals and visibility, his work helped ensure the system was practical for educators. His attention to detail made the platform more stable and user-friendly.
Co-Founder
Maanya Shekar
Maanya Shekhar contributed to the foundational planning and structure of HallHop’s website and documentation. From outlining content sections to organizing key platform descriptions, her work supported overall site organization. She also assisted with outreach efforts throughout the project.
CFO
Vince Taylor
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CEO
Harold Colby
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Director, Legal & Operations
Tilly Evans
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HR Lead
Richard Jones
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Project Manager
Lucia Behar
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Sr. Project Manager
Mark T. Wright
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Sr. Project Manager
George Wood
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Lead Superintendent
Olivia Clarke
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Marketing Manager
Nathan Wise
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