Meet Jason

I’m an innovative school leader who believes education should feel alive—energizing, relevant, and deeply connected to the real world. As Principal of Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT), I’ve built my work around a simple but powerful idea: when you intentionally align energy, engagement, and empowerment, students don’t just succeed—they lead.

That belief is what sparked Bring the E to CTE.

Under my leadership, AACT has become Nevada’s top-ranked high school and Northern Nevada’s only Model STEM High School. Along the way, I’ve helped launch bold, future-focused programs—including the state’s first Aviation Academy—and expanded Career & Technical Education pathways across business, media, culinary arts, criminal justice, fire science, and health sciences. Every program is designed with one goal in mind: creating meaningful, real-world opportunities that prepare students for what’s next.

But the work has never been about programs alone—it’s about people.

I thrive on collaboration with teachers, industry partners, students, and communities who believe education should open doors, not limit them. The most powerful moments in my career come from watching students discover confidence, purpose, and possibility—often in places they never expected.

Outside of school leadership, I’m a husband, a proud dad, and someone who genuinely believes leadership is personal. Whether I’m mentoring educators, building partnerships, or cheering on students, I bring the same mindset: show up with energy, lead with heart, and never underestimate what’s possible when people feel empowered.

At the core of everything I do is a simple conviction—education shouldn’t just prepare students for a career, it should inspire them to boldly lead their lives.