Director of District Partnerships
Johanna Lizarraga
Johanna Lizarraga leads district partnerships in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties, with nearly two decades of experience advancing Think Together’s mission in program and operations roles.
A UCLA graduate with an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, she has worked at every level of expanded learning and brings a deep commitment to closing the opportunity gap for students and families.
Parent and Guardians
This is intended for school and district leaders interested in partnering with Think Together. If you’re a parent, please click below for information about your student’s program.
Our Programs
Helping students thrive across Southern California Regions.
Early Learning Programs
Before & Afterschool Expanded Learning Programs
High School: College & Career Readiness
Summer Learning &
Non-instruction Days
Enrichment & Tutoring Programs
Comprehensive School Solutions
Supporting the conditions for success for every student.
School Improvement
Superintendent Academy
Staffing Services
AI Tools for Administrators
Who is Think Together
As a nonprofit division of Think Education, Think Together partners with schools and communities to meet the unique needs of each school—whether through core after school programs or specialized enrichment from our expansive portfolio or programs and services—to support student learning directly, provide staffing solutions, and offer professional development for education leaders.
California’s Preferred Provider of Expanded Learning Programs
Partnership Benefits
Maximize Your Educational Investment
Expert grant writing and management support
Optimization of ASES, ELOP, and 21st CCLC funding
Operational Excellence
97% staffing rate across 450+ schools
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
Data driven program delivery
Dedicated full-time Site Program Managers
Attendance tracking
District Goal Alignment
Programming aligned with LCAP goals
Flexible scheduling models
Regular stakeholder engagement
Continuous quality improvement processes
Comprehensive Programs
Grade-centric programming available for students in TK-12th
Integration of PBIS and SEL frameworks
Universal Design for Learning principles
Engaging enrichment programs
High dosage and group tutoring
Supporting Districts in the Following Counties
Click here for Los Angeles County
Imperial County
Orange County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
San Diego County
Southern California Success Stories
A New Generation of Stylish Minds Walk the Runway at Fashion Week El Paseo
Think Together students from Desert Hot Springs High School (DHSHS) recently saw their designs come to life on the runway at Fashion Week El Paseo, one of the West Coast’s largest fashion events.
Empowering Student Athletes with the LA84 Foundation
Think Together students are getting geared up and ready to bring their A-game. In collaboration with the LA84 Foundation, Think Together will be providing 39 middle schools in San Bernardino and Riverside County with access to free, high-quality competitive sports programs that will serve more than 3,000 students.
Creating Magic Through the Arts
For Think Together students across Southern California, the arts are more than an afterschool activity; it’s a pathway to confidence and creativity. A unique way Think Together and Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) have showcased how that vision comes to life is through the magic of ballet folklórico at Disney California Adventure.
