Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series (2024-2025)

Jared B. Fries, ("JBF" - he/his) serves as the Partnerships Lead at Along by Gradient Learning. A third-generation educator, JBF has dedicated his career to advancing Whole Child teaching and learning. He honed his instructional skills in his middle school humanities classrooms, where he cultivated a passion for building inclusive learning environments, and went on to coach teachers and school leaders. An alumnus of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, JBF bridges the gap between research and practice with innovative technology programs.