Timothy Ojetunde

Overview

As a program associate with the Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities team at WestEd, Timothy Ojetunde (he/him) supports local, county, and state educational agencies in centering equity and improving educational outcomes for all. Timothy’s expertise is grounded in school culture and climate, data, restorative practices, social–emotional learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and mental health along with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Timothy’s recent work at WestEd has focused on the design and facilitation of equitable school learning experiences. He currently provides technical assistance for the California Center for School Climate (CCSC) which focuses on school improvement efforts. In this capacity, he supports schools, districts, and county offices of education by coaching, leading experiential and professional learnings. Additionally, he supports a statewide school climate initiative with the Connecticut State Department of Education by providing professional learning and coaching. For the CalSCHLS survey system, he provides supports to districts administering the California Healthy Kids Survey.

Timothy holds over a decade of knowledge and experience across multiple spaces and communities, through his previous roles as a teacher, advisory and school culture specialist, school administrator, and DEI consultant. In his work, he has coached school administrators, presented to leaders, and facilitated sessions for thousands of educators and learners across multiple conferences. He is extremely passionate about creating equitable outcomes and is dedicated to supporting students and adults as they grow, develop, and find success. Timothy was born and raised in Los Angeles, a graduate of UCLA, and holds master’s degrees from Arizona State University and California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Education

• 2021 MA, school leadership, California State University, Dominguez Hills
• 2014 MA, secondary education, Arizona State University, Phoenix
• 2012 BA, sociology, University of California, Los Angeles

Select Publications

Ojetunde, T., & Chavez, A. (2024). Centering the experiences and perspectives of educational partners: Five considerations for schools and districts. California Center for School Climate at WestEd.

Nguyen, L., Magby, N., & Ojetunde, T. (2023). Reframing and understanding staff resistance to positive school climates. California Center for School Climate at WestEd.