Katonah-Lewisboro School District

Board of Education Candidate

Jon Poffenberger

I’m Jon Poffenberger, a lifelong educator who is passionate about helping children grow, both academically and with their social-emotional health by creating environments where each individual can be their true-self and know they belong. I have been an administrator, teacher and coach at three top ranked schools in the United States. At these institutions, I was an integral part of the committees that created the ‘blueprints’ that allowed the students, faculty and the institution to thrive. I now bring my vast and varied educational experiences to my most recent role as a director of an overnight sports camp, working with youth ages 8-15.

Areas of Expertise

School Administration

School Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Student Support

Experience

Camp Winaukee

  • Director

  • CampGroup LLC Professional Development Committee

Cranbrook Kingswood

  • Dean of School Life

  • 9th Grade Health

Sage Hill School

  • Dean of School Life

  • Athletic Director / President of California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section’s (CIF-SS) Academy League

  • Coach

Northfield Mount Hermon

  • Associate Dean of Students

  • Health & Physical Education instructor

  • Multi-season, multi-sport coach

I believe that educational policies, procedures and curriculum should never run the risk of being antiquated. They need to be constantly evaluated and updated, relevant and nimble to ensure they are keeping pace with the world. We must provide students with the skills and the tools needed to be successful, both in today’s classrooms and as global citizens.

Philosophy