Phillip Chardon

Principal in San Francisco, California

Professional Life
I believe it is a political act to provide the best possible education with the highest expectations to low-income students in the forgotten corners of California. I have worked toward this mission as a teacher and an administrator in the following roles:

Envision Schools (2014 - Present):
- Principal at City Arts and Leadership High School (2022 - Present)
- Principal at City Arts and Tech High School (2019 - 2022)
- Vice Principal of Student Support at City Arts and Tech High School (2014 - 2019

KIPP Bay Area Schools (2012-2014):
- AP Government and World History teacher at KIPP King Collegiate High School
- Discipline Management at KIPP King Collegiate High School

Green Dot Public Schools (2005 - 2012):
- Dean of Discipline at Animo Locke II Charter High School
- Technostudies (Technology, Art, Ethnic Studies) teacher at Animo Locke II Charter High School
- World History teacher at Animo South LA Charter High School

Personal Life
I enjoy politics, graffiti art, photography and traveling. I married by college sweetheart, and currently reside in San Francisco, CA with our daughter.

  • Work
    • City Arts and Leadership HS
  • Education
    • Concordia University Irvine
    • University of California, Santa Barbara