Jerome Thompson

Jerome Thompson is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and program management. Currently serving as an 8th Grade Teacher at The Learning Community Charter School since August 2021, Jerome has previously held positions such as Middle School Program Director at Breakthrough Providence, where the focus was on increasing academic opportunities for underserved students. With experience as a Special Education Teacher at Atlantis Charter School and a Financial Coaching Fellow at Capital Good Fund, Jerome has demonstrated a commitment to both education and community support. Additional roles include Athletics Director and Assistant Director of Childcare at Pawtucket Family YMCA, where Jerome engaged with community leaders and developed programs aimed at enhancing youth academic proficiency. Jerome also has a background in community organizing through Community Works Rhode Island and is educated in Political Science from Rhode Island College.