Timothy Ojetunde

Overview

Timothy Ojetunde (he/him) is a Program Associate at WestEd who supports local, county, and state education agencies in improving educational outcomes for all. He specifically works with the Resilient and Healthy Schools and Communities (RHSC) which focuses on school improvement efforts through school climate data and best practices. He also supports the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys (CalSCHLS) which is a tool supported by the California Department of Education to help districts meet Local Control Accountability Plan priorities to improve school climate, pupil engagement, parent involvement, and academic achievement. Timothy’s expertise is grounded in school culture and climate, data, restorative practices, social-emotional learning (SEL), and trauma-informed practices.

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 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.