# Jethro Jones, M.Ed. # Objective To create and lead impactful learning networks that empower educators, foster innovation, and expand equity in education. # Professional Experience ## Transformative Principal Coach/Consultant, 2013-Present **Founder** (full time since 2020) - Delivered engaging Leadership Development content at 35+ events across 15 states - **1M+ students impacted** delivering Leadership Development curriculum for 5k+ leaders - Host of **top 1.5% worldwide** podcast (Transformative Principal) per [ListenNotes.com](http://ListenNotes.com) - Coached 50+ principals & 200+ teachers to maximize leadership effectiveness - Scaled the delivery of [AI concepts to 300+](https://aileader.info) leaders via 3 minute masterclasses - Founded [principal mastermind program](https://transformativeprincipal.com) for leaders across the United States and internationally ## Principal & Director of Special Schools 2014-2020 - **Achieved 300% enrollment growth** in one year through innovative and cost-saving solutions. - Developed a comprehensive K-12 magnet school plan, integrating deep stakeholder engagement and redefining education delivery. - Launched **holistic learning programs serving 800+ students**, incorporating social media integration, bushcraft skills, and hands-on learning like yurt building. - Created robust intervention/enrichment system to help **students progress 3 years in one semester**. - Visited the home of every student before the school year started to develop positive relationships. - Facilitated and organized co-teaching implementation for three schools via distance delivery. - Established policies and strategies surrounding wrap-around services, trauma informed practices. - Changed the culture of Kodiak Middle School to “innovation center” for learning. ## Copperview Elementary Canyons School District, 2011-2014 **Assistant principal** - **Achieved 95% attendance rate** for five years through a simple plan (doubled 100% attendance rate) - **Reduced ODRs by 30%** by establishing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system - Assisted in the development of Community Schools Model for Canyons School District. - Implemented RTI framework to support equitable opportunities for all students. - Coached teachers to improve their skills using CHAMPS and Tough Kids classroom management strategies. - Supported district goals, timelines, and academic framework. - Learned the skill of multi-tasking, serving families effectively, maintaining confidentiality and care. - And about a million other things, but who’s counting?  # Teaching Experience: **Evidence-Based Learning Dept.** **Canyons School District, 2010-2011** **Curriculum Specialist** - Designed a new middle school schedule that resulted in “**skyrocketed reading scores in all middle schools**” - Developed professional development on evidence-based teaching practices from Hattie’s Visible Learning - Coached **4 co-teachers using** a push-in model for Special Education - Served as coach to middle and elementary schools in implementing RTI and PBIS  ## Information Technology Dept. Canyons School District, 2009-2010 Media Technology And Distance Learning Team Lead - **$500k/yr saved** by implementing & training staff on LMS solutions - Owned distance learning program for **4 high schools open to 4k+ students - **Multiple projects involving** global student collaboration across 4+ countries ## Language arts 7, 9, Honors Teacher,** Jordan School District, 2006 - 2009 - Created Guided Reading program where 35 students improved SRI reading scores in 4 months Designed and implemented program to use the iPod Touch as an instructional tool - Collaborated on teaching and learning with teachers in Kansas and Oregon via digital connectivity - Hosted parent volunteers in my classroom for 9 hours a week - Implemented student blogging project with strong parental support - Differentiated instruction for low-income, gifted, and minority students ### Volunteer Experience: Inland Northwest Cybersecurity Hub, 2023-2025 - Planned conference for 200 cybersecurity and business professionals ### Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals, 2014-2020 - Established effective scheduling options for annual conference for K-12 school principals - Revolutionized communication medium for planning board of conference - Invited and submitted for public review over 50 sectional applications for annual conference - Sought and obtained actionable feedback data for each speaker ### Board Member, Utah Coalition for Educational Technology UCET, 2010 - Organized Schedule for 1400-person conference, the premiere educational technology conference in Utah - Guided vision for future of UCET ## President and Board Member, Utah Instructional Media Consortium UIMC, 2009-2011 - Oversaw purchase of Instructional Media for state of Utah through funds allocated to UIMC - Implemented time-saving processes for purchasing Instructional Media # Education - University of Missouri - St. Louis, Ed.D. Anticipated Graduation June 2026 - Brigham Young University, Provo, UT — M.Ed. Educational Leadership, December 2008 - Brigham Young University—Idaho, Rexburg, ID — B.A. English, Minor Russian, December 2005 # 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 # Books - SchoolX – Published September 2020 ([http://jethrojones.com/schoolx](http://jethrojones.com/schoolx)) - How to be a Transformative Principal — Published May 2022 ([https://jethrojones.com/how2be](https://jethrojones.com/how2be)) # TEDx Talk [Simplicity](https://youtu.be/Xz_zKCgCLnQ) # Podcasts See more at [jethro.site/results](https://jethro.site/results) - Transformative Principal Podcast — Weekly starting December 2013 ([https://transformativeprincipal.org](https://transformativeprincipal.org)) - Transformative Leadership Summit - Yearly online conference # Other Skills Fluent in Russian, experience with Spanish and Ancient Greek.