Jorge Ramirez

Jorge O. Ramirez has over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, working across a wide range of programs including Head Start, state preschool, Preschool Collaborative Classrooms (special education), district center programs, faith-based programs, laboratory schools, and private schools. His work with diverse populations and families has shaped his commitment to equity, advocacy, and community-centered practices in early childhood education. Professionally, Jorge has served as a Master Teacher at Pacific Oaks Children's School, leading a classroom of three-year-olds and mentoring aspiring educators.

Jorge began his academic journey at East Los Angeles College, earning an A.A. in Liberal Studies, followed by a B.A. in Child Development and a Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential from California State University, Los Angeles. He later earned an M.A. in Education from the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, where his work emphasized advocacy and research-based practice in Early Childhood Education. Jorge is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks College, with research focused on developing tools and strategies that promote social-emotional development and emotional competence in young children.

He currently serves as Professor at Pacific Oaks College teaching Early Childhood Education, where he prepares students for leadership roles in child development and education. In addition, he teaches Child Development courses at California State University, Los Angeles and at East Los Angeles College, where he supports students pursuing the Child Development Teacher Permit and teaches Child Development.

As a mentor with the California Early Childhood Mentor Program, Jorge guides students from ELAC, CSULA, USC, Rio Hondo College, and CSU Fullerton, offering professional mentorship and strategies for success in the field. His teaching and research are centered on advocacy, equity, and supporting the holistic development of all children.

Jorge believes that by equipping educators with knowledge, compassion, and practical strategies, the field of early childhood education can drive meaningful social change, empower communities, and create a more equitable future for all children.