The Primary School
Jason Chu has a diverse work experience, with roles in various organizations and fields. Jason is currently a Sr. Manager of IT & Facilities at The Primary School, where they have been working since July 2022. Prior to this role, Jason served as the Manager of IT & Facilities at The Primary School from an unspecified date in 2020 until July 2022. Jason was also a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Taskforce at the same organization, starting in 2020.
Before joining The Primary School, Jason worked as a Program Manager at West Contra Costa Unified School District, focusing on enrichment programs from an unspecified date in 2016 until 2019. Jason also worked as an Operations and Talent Consultant at a Strategy Consultant firm from an unspecified date in 2016 until 2018.
Prior to their consulting experience, Jason was employed at Validant, initially working as an Operations Analyst in the Strategic Programs team from an unspecified date in 2013 until 2014. Jason then transitioned to a Recruiter role in Talent Acquisition from 2014 until 2016. During this time, they sourced, recruited, and managed subject matter experts for clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.
In addition to their professional roles, Jason co-founded SMART Academy - Oakland in 2013. Jason also gained experience in the education sector through roles in the Oakland Unified School District, including serving as the Acting Director of American Indian Model Schools and a Site Administrator at American Indian Public Charter School I. Jason also worked as a Middle School Teacher at American Indian Public Charter School II.
Overall, with their background in management, operations, talent acquisition, and education, Jason Chu brings a wealth of experience to their current role at The Primary School.
Jason Chu has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Jason also holds a California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential in Education from Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay. In 2015, Jason completed a course titled "Programming for Everybody (Python)--Prof. Charles Severance" at the University of Michigan through Coursera.
Additionally, Jason has obtained multiple certifications, including "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences", "Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment", "Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program", "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging", "Inclusive Leadership", "Introduction to IT Architecture", "Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company", and "Skills for Inclusive Conversations" from LinkedIn. Jason also took the "HIGH5 Strengths Test" and identified their strengths as Empathizer, Peacekeeper, Believer, Brainstormer, and Coach. Furthermore, they completed the courses "Accounting I: Fundamentals" and "Finance: Time Value of Money" through Smartly by Pedago, LLC, but the specific completion dates are not provided.
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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.