Jonah Weaver

Jonah Weaver brings more than twenty-six years of experience helping students develop as readers, writers, and independent thinkers. He has worked in public and private schools in Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, and internationally, including Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, and Thailand. His teaching experience spans English, history, and humanities, from foundational skills to AP and IB coursework, with extensive experience supporting students with complex learning profiles.

Jonah’s approach combines a down-to-earth manner and sense of humor with clear structure and thoughtful expectations. He takes time to understand each student’s strengths and where they feel stuck, helping them make sense of assignments, organize their ideas, and break larger projects into manageable steps. His colleagues describe him as kind, engaging, and insightful, with a particular talent for challenging students while providing the support they need to succeed.

During six years at Portland’s Edison High School, Jonah taught English and history to students with learning differences and helped them prepare for the transition to young adulthood. More recently, he directed Catlin Gabel’s Palma Scholars Program, teaching a humanities seminar centered on discussion and independent projects while meeting individually with students to support their growth. He has also served as a Dean of Students and Athletic Director, bringing a broad understanding of students’ academic and personal development to his work.

Outside teaching, Jonah enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether playing with his children or going on long runs in the mountains.

Qualifications:

• BS in Secondary Education, English Concentration — Northwestern University
• MS in Secondary Education, English and Curriculum & Instruction Concentration — Portland State University
• Oregon Teaching License — PreK–12 Language Arts
• More than twenty-six years of experience in education, including teaching English, history, humanities, and AP/IB coursework