Jo Vanblaricum M.ed

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.