Jack West taught science and epistemology at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, directed Sequoia's Electronic Arts Academy, and trained the district's science and math teachers. He led the at-risk youth program for the Pacific Crest Outward Bound School based out of Fresno, California, and is a co-founder of the nonprofit science education research nonprofit, Braincandy.org. Jack currently serves as the Lead Educator for Hapara.