Grow Public Schools
Ricardo Esquivel, Ed.D., currently serves as the Chief of Schools at Grow Public Schools. Prior to this role, Ricardo held various positions including Assistant Superintendent at San Bernardino City Unified School District, Superintendent at Elk Hills Elementary School District, and Executive Director at Wonderful College Prep Academy. Ricardo has also served as a High School Principal at Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools and a Middle/High School Principal at Larchmont Charter School. With a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California, Ricardo is a Teach For America Alumni with a strong background in urban education and leadership.
Grow Public Schools
Grow Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing TK-8, college-prep public charter schools in Kern County, California. Our schools are led by a home office based in Bakersfield, CA. At Grow Public Schools, our mission is fueled by a need for educational equity and a belief in the transformative power of education and wellness. We believe education and wellness are regarded as the fundamental pillars and their harmonious integration pave the way for brilliant and vibrant futures. Founded by the Grimm Family Education Foundation in August 2011, the mission of Grow Public Schools is to close the achievement gap for students in the rural areas of Kern County by creating an environment of student excellence and well-being. Grow Public Schools is committed to building a brighter future for generations to come in Kern County, California.