Paul Younger
Regional Manager
Aspire Public Schools
Paul has been serving the youth of Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles region since 2011. Currently as the Regional Manager of 21st Century Programs Paul oversees all the 21st Century programs in the region, serving over 200 youth ages 5 to 15. His team of 14 across several campuses provide programming designed to provide a safe and welcoming space where youth can connect through acquiring academic support, strengthening social emotional skills and discovering new passions. In addition, Paul also provides professional development opportunities to his team of educators and department, building their capacity to serve and lead. Prior to his promotion as Regional Manager, Paul served as a Program Director for six plus years, as well as an After School Educator.
Paul’s career in youth development was inspired by his time working in a summer camp at a local youth center while attending graduate school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There Paul saw first-hand how the Director and Assistant Director of the youth center both of whom looked like him were making a positive impact on their community. From that point forward, Paul has sought out opportunities to serve others, especially youth of color.
When Paul returned from graduate school to his native home of Los Angeles he became a founding Site Coordinator for Playworks Los Angeles. A nonprofit that promotes safe and healthy play at schools. His three years of service there eventually lead him to Aspire where he has been ever since. As a life-long learner, Paul recently became a certified CalSac trainer.
In his free time, Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching/playing sports and cooking.