The Primary School
Beatrice Takasugi began their work experience in 2008 as a Teacher at Diocesan Girls' School. Beatrice then worked as a Research Assistant at Stanford University School of Education from November 2011 to April 2012. From January to May 2012, they served as a Course Assistant at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. In 2013, they joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, where they held various roles including Manager of Program Evaluation and Assessment, Senior Director of Impact Evaluation, and Director of Impact and Chief of Staff. Beatrice worked at the organization until January 2016. In 2016, they held positions at Crazy Love Ministries as Director of Operations from March to August, and at All Five as Director of Strategy and Operations from February 2016 to February 2017. Currently, Beatrice is working as a Program Manager at The Primary School since November 2018.
Beatrice Takasugi began their education at Yale University in 2003, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Beatrice completed their undergraduate program in 2008. Later on, in 2011, Beatrice attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Educational Administration and Policy Analysis. Their time at Stanford ended in 2013.
The Primary School
We are creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age. Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive. Three key components make up our unique approach: We start early: We start working with parents and enroll children into our program as early as birth to reach them at their most critical stage in development. We work with - not around - families: We know that parents and caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. We partner with them to enhance the education and health of their children. We integrate multiple systems to serve the whole child: Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs. Our ultimate goal is to create a game-changing system of care for children that can be replicated across the country. To that end, we are building a model that can be effectively implemented in diverse communities and sustained on public funding. We currently operate two program sites in East Palo Alto and East Bay, California, which act as our primary centers of direct impact, innovation, and learning.