The Primary School
Tryshna Malonzo has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Tryshna is currently employed at The Primary School as a Birth to Three Program Manager, starting in August 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Data Fellow at the same organization from August 2021 to August 2022. Their responsibilities included organizing and collecting data, administering assessments for students, analyzing and summarizing data, building relationships with stakeholders, and supporting operational tasks and projects.
Before joining The Primary School, Tryshna worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at Stockton Unified School District from August 2016 to June 2021. Tryshna also held various roles at the Center For Community Involvement, including Community Tutor Program Manager, Voluntary Action Group Leader, and AVID Tutor, from August 2014 to May 2016.
Tryshna gained experience as a Supplemental Education Services Tutor at The Community College Foundation from January 2015 to August 2015 and as a Class-Based Writing Mentor at Gladys L. Benerd School of Education from January 2015 to May 2015.
In addition, they served as the Kilusan Pilipino Club Administrative Coordinator and Pilipino Cultural Night Head Coordinator at University of the Pacific from August 2013 to May 2015. During this time, they also worked as an Academic Subjects Tutor at the Jacoby Center.
Tryshna's earlier work experience includes roles as a Fashion Consultant/Sales Employee and Seasonal Shift Supervisor at A'GACI LLC from November 2010 to December 2014. Tryshna also worked as a Sales Representative at Vector Marketing in July 2013 and as a Counselor at Red Cross Leadership Development Center from June 2011 to June 2012.
Tryshna Malonzo has a strong educational background in the field of education. Tryshna obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where they studied from 2021 to 2023.
In addition to their master's degree, Tryshna completed a 200-Hour Wellness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training program at Breathe for Change in 2021. This certification enhances their ability to incorporate wellness practices, social-emotional learning, and yoga into their teaching approach.
Prior to pursuing their master's degree, Tryshna earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Multisubject Teaching Credential from the University of the Pacific. Tryshna attended the university from 2012 to 2016, indicating a strong foundation in both the psychological and teaching aspects of education.
Tryshna's education journey began at Milpitas High School, where they completed their high school education from 2008 to 2012. While no specific degree or field of study is mentioned, it is reasonable to assume that they obtained a high school diploma during this time.
In terms of additional certifications, Tryshna has completed several courses to further develop their skills. These include Positive Psychology Online Course Certifications, consisting of 5 classes, from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020. Tryshna also holds a Multi-subject Teaching Credential obtained from the California Commission on Teaching Credential in 2019, further demonstrating their commitment to professional development and expanding their teaching qualifications.
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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.