Jess Cleeves

Jess Cleeves MAT, NBCT, LCSW

Before becoming a classroom teacher, Jess worked with learners in informal contexts from after-school programs for 1st-3rd graders to outdoor programming for incarcerated students. After earning her MAT in secondary science education at Stanford's Teacher Prep program (STEP), Jess taught in impacted and marginalized communities in California, Colorado, and Utah, supporting all ages and stages of students from middle school through experienced in-service educators. Jess earned a second Master's of Social Work at the University of Utah while she served as the Associate Director for Equitable Instruction and Clinical Support at the Center for Science and Mathematics Education. Her current work includes a clinical therapy practice and supporting educators through workshops and consultation.