Upbring
Jo Vanblaricum M.Ed has extensive experience in early childhood education and program implementation, currently serving as an Education Implementation and Compliance Specialist at Upbring since July 2020, after roles as Education Coordinator and Education Coach. Previous positions include Prevention Specialist at the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness, Early Head Start & Head Start Education Specialist at Daughters of Charity Head Start Program, and Head Start School Readiness Facilitator at South San ISD, where Jo focused on practice-based coaching. Additional experience encompasses teaching roles at Parent Child Incorporated and Family Service Association, as well as serving as Assistant Site Manager at YMCA of the USA, where program development initiatives were spearheaded. Jo holds a Master's degree in Education and a degree in Organizational Management with a focus on Early Child Studies from Ashford University.
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Upbring
Upbring is committed to breaking the generational cycle of child abuse by addressing its root causes. We deliver a continuum of services that produces measurable progress in five key markers: safety, life skills, education, health and vocation. Upbring constantly evolves to meet the needs of the children we serve. In the midst of those changes, however, our faith-based roots remain as strong as the day we opened our doors more than 135 years ago. Upbring’s children’s services offer a safe place to grow and thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually. Upbring continues to develop innovative and life changing programs and services for children and families in our communities. We don’t plan to stop - will you continue to join our team?