John Zapata

John Zapata has a diverse work experience in the education sector. John is currently serving as the Upper Division Head at The Evergreen School since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked for Green Dot Public Schools as the High School Principal from June 2019 to July 2021. John also held the position of School Principal at Aspire Pacific Academy 6-12 from February 2013 to June 2019. Before that, they worked at Aspire Public Schools, where they served as Resident Principal from June 2012 to January 2013, Assistant Principal from May 2011 to June 2012, and as a School Based Family Counselor from August 2008 to May 2011. John's career in education began as a Teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where they worked from July 2002 to June 2008.

John Zapata has a Master of Arts degree in School Administration / K-12 Administrative Services Credential from California State University, Northridge. John also holds a Master of Arts in Counseling / PPS Credential, Child Welfare and Attendance Endorsement from California State University, Los Angeles. In addition, they have a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in K-12 Education from the same institution. John'sundergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from Seattle Pacific University.