Earnest Jenkins III

Earnest Jenkins III is an experienced education professional currently serving as a Design Teacher for the Natomas Unified School District since August 2022. Jenkins has a notable background with the Oakland Unified School District, where roles included Lead Facilitator in the Office of Equity and the Office of African American Male Achievement, as well as teaching positions, including MDP instructor at Oakland High and CAHSEE Prep Instructor at AAMA Khepera Academy. Jenkins also contributed to educational initiatives as Director at the AAMA Khepera Academy, which is recognized as the first of its kind nationally. Additionally, Jenkins has held various positions such as Academic Mentor at the East Bay Asian Youth Center and CEO of Educational Assistance and Tutoring Right. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from San Francisco State University, multiple teaching credentials from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavior Sciences from Merritt College.