Sam O.

Sam O. currently serves as the Director of Student Support Services at East Bay Innovation Academy, focusing on the oversight of staff, programs, and compliance related to special education, counseling, and 504 plans. Prior experience includes the role of Program Director at YAI and Director of Special Education at Oakland Unity High School and Middle School, where Sam supervised special education staff and ensured compliance with best practices for students with disabilities. Additional roles include Program Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, Instructional Coach and Resource Specialist at Oakland Unified School District, and teaching positions that emphasized specialized instruction and IEP management. Sam's earlier professional endeavors encompass positions in student services coordination, outreach, and child care, complemented by educational qualifications from Grinnell College and Loyola Marymount University in Urban Education Policy and Administration.