Advancing student success
in West Contra Costa public schools
•JWCA, Educators
Heath’s teaching is guided by a powerful motto: “Be to a child the person you would have liked in your life when you were their age,” he said. This principle led him to welcome a former student, Andre, into his home, and that young man became his son.
Our Focus Areas
Effective, equity-focused leadership
Research shows that with effective site-level and systems leadership, schools and districts can sustainably improve student academic success.
High-quality curriculum and instruction
Every young person deserves the opportunity to engage in classrooms that are academically vibrant, rigorous, and culturally inclusive.
Student-centered public education ecosystem
We believe a thriving public education ecosystem must center student academic needs and wellbeing to ensure continued improvement.
Who We Are
Our foundation team includes experienced educators with a diverse range of professional K-12 experiences that inform our approach to local public school grant making and program support.
Who We're For
Our foundation’s support focuses on three key groups in the local education ecosystem.
We support the annual West Contra Costa Education Fair, EnrollWCC, and parent organizing and advocacy through grants to variety of local nonprofit organizations.
Our grants and support for community-based nonprofit organizations extend our impact and sustain a network of providers dedicated to the success of local youth.