With over twenty years of experience in charter schools, Craig Beswick has a proven track record of leadership and innovation. After serving meritoriously oversees as a US Army, Patriot Missile Operator, Mr. Beswick earned undergraduate and master's degrees in education. He began his career in education in 2002, serving as a group home worker, charter schoolteacher, and as an Educational Specialist for Access Inc. in San Diego. In 2012, he was appointed Principal of Diego Valley High School, and in 2014, he was promoted to Regional Principal, where he provided support to schools in the Learn4Life network in San Diego while opening Diego Springs Charter School and San Diego Workforce Innovation High School.

In 2016, Mr. Beswick was appointed Vice President of School Development overseeing Career Technical Education, Grant and Fund Development, Workforce development through Jobs for America Graduates and played a key role in developing the Trauma-Resilient Educational Community (TREC) Model. He spearheaded the integration of this model across all Learn4Life schools, integrating Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Science into a transformative school culture.

Mr. Beswick is a recognized expert in the field, having completed over 400 presentations and training sessions at schools and conferences across the country including the National Trauma Informed Schools Conference, California Charter School Conference, Jobs for America Graduates National Training Seminar, and the California Workforce Association. Mr. Beswick also serves as the Co-chair of PACES Connection, San Diego Collaborative of Communities, and is a Heart Math Certified Trainer.