# Jethro Jones, Ed.D. (anticipated May 2026) Spokane, WA [jethro.site](https://jethro.site/now), [DrJethro.com](https://drjethro.com) [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7528-8446) | [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jethro-Jones-2) | [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Io_nmaMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao) --- ## **Professional Summary** Award-winning former K–12 school leader and national educational consultant with over a decade of experience across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Deeply engaged in leadership coaching, character education, and innovative school design, with a demonstrated commitment to building student-centered and gospel-aligned learning environments. Currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Character Education. --- ## **Education** - **EdD, Educational Leadership (Character Education emphasis)** — In Progress _University of Missouri–St. Louis_ - **M.Ed., Educational Leadership** — December 2008 _Brigham Young University, Provo, UT_ - **B.A., English Education, Minor: Russian** — December 2005 _Brigham Young University–Idaho, Rexburg, ID_ --- ## **Professional Experience** ### **Founder** **Transformative Principal / BE Podcast Network** _2013–Present_ - Host of a top 1.5% global education podcast - Coach to over 50 principals and 200+ facilitators nationwide - Built professional development systems impacting 250,000+ students - Delivered AI for Innovation leadership training to 300+ leaders - Creator of educational conferences, masterminds, and CTF cybersecurity learning events ### **Principal & Director of Special Schools** _K–12 Levels including Correctional Education | 2014–2020_ - Tripled student enrollment in one year - Designed a K–12 magnet school in Fairbanks, AK - Launched intervention/enrichment systems with 3-year academic growth in one semester - Implemented restorative practices and personalized learning - Led distance co-teaching models across multiple schools ### **Assistant Principal, Copperview Elementary** _Canyons School District | 2011–2014_ - Raised attendance to 95% for five consecutive years - Reduced office referrals by 30% through PBIS - Co-developed Community Schools Model ### **Curriculum Specialist, Evidence-Based Learning Dept.** _Canyons School District | 2010–2011_ - Designed middle school schedule that dramatically improved reading scores - Delivered PD on Visible Learning (Hattie) and RTI - Coached co-teaching implementation and inclusion models ### **Distance Learning Team Lead** _Canyons School District | 2009–2010_ - Led district LMS initiatives saving $500k/year - Directed distance learning across four high schools ### **English Language Arts Teacher** _Jordan School District | 2006–2009_ - Designed Guided Reading program with strong literacy gains - Pioneered student blogging and technology integration --- ## **Courses Taught** - **EDUC 7310: Integrating Technology in Learning for Educators** University of Missouri–St. Louis (2025) Graduate-level course focused on instructional technology, AI, and innovation in K–12 education. --- ## **Speaking Engagements** ### **2025** - Jan 8: AI for Leadership Teams – OSPI Graduation Equity Webinar - Jan 9: VAESP AI Resources Lunch & Learn - Jan 22: Basecamp Beyond Business Webinar - Feb 14: Buckeye Union High School Day of Learning - Mar 21: Bishop Brady High School on AI - Jun 23: VAESP Annual Conference – Keynote - Jul: Saere Energie, GMBH, Germany - Aug: May Demonstration School, Tulsa, OK - Sep: SPELL JIF Retreat, Cape May, NJ - Nov: Wyoming Principal Association Fall Conference ### **2024** - Monthly: AILeader Office Hours (3rd Tuesday each month) - Jan: “How to Eliminate Stress in 10 Seconds” Webinar - Mar 9–10: Move Up Workshop for Assistant Principals - Jun 2-3: Arizona School Administrators – Relationships & Culture - Jun 9–10: ASA Summer Conference – Hiring in Trying Times - Jul 11: Texas Association of School Principals – AI Policy - Sep: Buckeye USD – AI Policy & Practice - Dec 8–11: Alaska Association of School Business Officials - Dec 11–13: Alaska Municipal League ### **2023** - Mar 1–2: Move Up Workshop – Olympia, WA - May 1: Executive Director’s Workshop – San Diego - Jun 26: Preventing Burnout with AI – Des Moines, IA - Aug 17: Supercharging Leadership with AI – AZ & ND - Sep 20: ND Innovation Summit - Sep 27: AI for Superintendents – Anchorage, AK - Oct: Move Up & AI Workshops – CT, RI, ME, NH, VA ### **2022** - Mar 1–2: Move Up Workshop – Olympia, WA - May 1: NASSP Executive Director’s Workshop – San Diego, CA - Oct 1–2: Move Up Workshop – Vancouver, WA - Student-Driven Learning Workshop – Durand-Arkansaw School District, WI ### **Past Presentations** - ASCD Symposium 2020 – The Importance of Play - ASTE 2019 – Keynote: RAVENbot & Magnet School Design - ASTE 2018 – Chatbots, Student Understanding - CUES 2014 – Paperless Principal - UCET 2013–2014 – 60 Tools in 60 Minutes, Paperless Principal - TEDxCSDTeachers – [Simple Solutions to Complex Educational Problems](https://jethro.site/tedx) - Goals & Scales Inservice – 2014 with Damon Hargraves --- ## **Publications & Media** - Books - _SchoolX_ (2020) → [jethrojones.com/schoolx](https://jethrojones.com/schoolx) - _How to Be a Transformative Principal_ (2022) → [jethrojones.com/how2be](https://jethrojones.com/how2be) - Articles - Jones, J. (2024). [**APLUS Framework for Adopting AI in K–12 Schools**](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393240357_APLUS_Framework_for_Adopting_AI_in_K12_Schools). _ResearchGate_. - Jones, J. (2024). [**How Principals Can Use Artificial Intelligence**](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393232982_How_Principals_can_Use_Artificial_Intelligence). _ResearchGate_. - Jones, J. (2024). [**Decisions Decisions**](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393780527_Decisions_Decisions). _ResearchGate_. - Jones, J. (2024). [**Decisions**](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393232987_Decisions). _ResearchGate_. - Podcasts - _Transformative Principal Podcast_ (2013-present) → [transformativeprincipal.org](https://transformativeprincipal.org) - _Resilient Schools_ (2022-present) → [resilientschools.com](https://resilientschools.com) - _Cybertraps Podcast_ (2020-present) → [cybertraps.com](https://cybertraps.com) - _A Vision for Learning_ (2024-present) → [avisionforlearning.com](https://avisionforlearning.com) - _A Decade Never to Be Forgotten_ (2024-present) → [adecadenevertobeforgotten.com](https://adntbf.com) --- ## **Awards** - NASSP Digital Principal of the Year (2017) - Alaska Region 3 Principal of the Year (2017) - Imagine Learning Top 10% School (2016) - Kern Family Foundation Grant (2024) - COE Scholarship – UMSL (2025) - David Gottlieb Fellowship – International School Climate Survey (2025) --- ## **Faith-Based & Community Service** - Temple-worthy member, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Developer of gospel-aligned leadership content - Organizer of a 10-year faith-based interview series - Former Executive Director, Inland Northwest Cybersecurity Hub --- ## **Skills** - Higher Education Instruction & Mentorship - Graduate Course Design & Leadership Development - Character & Values-Based Education - Program & Policy Innovation in K–12 Systems - Collaborative Academic Leadership & Faculty Teamwork - Applied Research Translation & Communication - EdTech & AI Integration in Learning Environments - Podcasting, Public Speaking & Network Building - Languages: Russian (fluent), Spanish (intermediate), Ancient Greek (basic)