About

Leo Thom is an educator and web engineer focused on creating effective, contemporary and culturally-relevant learning experiences both in the classroom and through technology.

Technology

Born and raised in California, Leo began his career in tech working at Intel and LinkedIn in Silicon Valley. At LinkedIn, he worked on both the online marketing and web development teams, learning how to work with massive data-sets to direct meaningful user experiences and business outcomes. Leo later worked as a Product Manager at a marketplace start-up, managing a small team of designers and engineers across international time-zones.

Creative

Leo later moved into creative work, focusing on commercial photography and videography from 2016 - 2026. Previous creative clients include Google, Maison Margiela, Chanel, Casetify and The Ritz Carlton.

Education

With a family legacy in education, Leo decided to pivot into teaching in 2026. Leo is particularly interested in achieving high student outcomes against established curriculums like the College Board's Advanced Placement courses. Leo remains committed to his students' success and to building new technology tools to support that achievement.