Katonah-Lewisboro School District
Board of Education Candidate
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