Summit Public Schools
Jonathan has been a proud Executive Director at Summit Tahoma since 2015. He has over two decades of work in education. Previously he worked for PUC Schools in Los Angeles as the Director of Teacher Development, leading a partnership grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He was a teacher and trainer in the Peace Corps in Namibia and has been an instructional coach in Oakland Unified and LAUSD. As a teacher, he received an award for his exemplary work in the education of highly able students from Johns Hopkins University. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies with a concentration in Education Policy and a Master’s in Education Leadership from the University of California, Berkeley.
Summit Public Schools
Summit Public Schools is a leading charter public school network building a world where every student is equipped to lead a fulfilled life — one with purpose, financial independence, community, strong relationships, and health. Summit’s mission is to prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college or university and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. It operates 14 public schools that serve diverse communities throughout California and Washington, offering project-based learning through a personalized approach and 1:1 mentorship. Further, Summit leverages its work to have a broader impact on public education in America.