Synergy Academies
Jesus Quiroz is an experienced educator with a strong background in history and mentorship. Currently serving as a History Teacher at Synergy Academies since July 2015, Jesus previously held positions as an Academic Mentor at the East Bay Asian Youth Center from August 2012 to January 2015 and as the BUILD Site Director for Calcorps-BUILD from June 2011 to August 2012. Early career experience includes interning as a Librarian at LOOSE LEAF FILING SERVICE, INC. in the summer of 2008. Jesus holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching from Loyola Marymount University, obtained between 2015 and 2017, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, earned in 2014.
Synergy Academies
Synergy Academies is a non-profit organization with a Mission to create and share solutions that eliminate the achievement gap. Synergy creates and shares solutions through the operation of urban public charter schools in South Los Angeles that implement a holistic approach to education, believe in collective accountability, and share best practices through professional collaboration. Synergy's Vision is to create model STEM schools that will empower students to be the next generation of problem solvers. Synergy Academies operates 3 public charter schools in South Los Angeles: Synergy Charter Academy (grades K - 5) Synergy Kinetic Academy (grades 6 - 8) Synergy Quantum Academy (grades 9 - 12)