Jason Pasatta talks about ways to innovate education and engage students.

Jason Pasatta is the Development Director for Career and Technical Education within the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD), which serves 55,000 public and non-public school students. In this position, he has developed and is championing the FuturePREP program, an initiative that connects education, business and the community to provide relevant learning options both for educators and students. Earlier, Jason worked for the Chicago Public Schools where he developed and implemented a Technology Magnet Program within 19 schools in the city, many of which were located in Chicago’s highest-need neighborhoods. Jason holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Administration and Leadership at Loyola University of Chicago. Jason serves on the Holland Public Schools’ Board of Education.

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