“Jon is a tremendous leader, thinker, and human. His work developing mindsets and skill sets in how to best support multilingual learners had a major impact on our team. He designs workshops and engagements that provide research-based best practices that are concrete for teachers and administrators to use right away, and provides strategies to build comprehensive systems in schools to meet the needs of all. Jon is one of those people that every school would love to work with, and I cannot wait to work with him again.”

Principal | The International School of Kuala Lumpur

“Jon designs learning spaces that cultivate belonging and maximize staff and student potential. With careful attention to detail, Jon seamlessly weaves high impact, research backed strategies into responsive classroom practices that ensure all learners have access points and personalized growth opportunities. Whether developing for students or teachers, Jon designs experiences that clear the clutter and maximize visuals and data to drive learning home. An incredible learning designer, a master teacher, a mentor, and overall exceptional human! What a privilege to get to work with him over the years.”

Secondary Associate Principal | Hong Kong International School

“Jon played a key role in helping us design a cohesive EAL curriculum grounded in the four essential language domains… Working alongside Jon was truly a pleasure. His clarity, intentionality, and collaborative spirit made a lasting impact on our students, our teachers, and our EAL program as a whole. I deeply believe in Jon and his work.”

Assistant Principal | International School of Panama

“Jon’s friendly, calm, and open approach to teaching naturally brings people together. His inclusive philosophy is evident in the way he collaborates with teachers across a wide range of experience levels and areas of expertise. Through thoughtful unit planning and well-designed mini-lessons that make content accessible to all learners, Jon ensures that everyone feels supported and set up for success.”

Teacher | International School of Panama

“Jon’s talent for honoring others’ strengths and experiences brings out the best in students and colleagues alike. His high-quality professional learning sessions consistently brought a new level of understanding and appreciation for the strengths and needs of English Language Learners to our entire faculty. He worked with our literacy coach to establish school-wide approaches for teaching grammar and vocabulary. As a lead facilitator for our Continuous Learning Team, Jon led several cycles of action research to develop best practices for supporting English Language Learners in math classrooms.”

Assistant Principal | Mott Hall III

“Working with Jon was an incredibly enriching experience. It was a genuine pleasure to work with him and to have him as a mentor. He is highly organized, open-minded, and always willing to listen and support others. Thanks to his guidance, I am now in a teaching position where I can apply a lot of what I learned with him and from him.”

Teacher | International School of Panama

“Jon is a dynamic, collaborative educator who distills complex concepts into clear lessons with simple visuals that deepen understanding for teachers and students alike. Whether upskilling teaching assistants in co-teaching practices or increasing accessibility for multilingual learners in English units, Jon creates entry points and pathways for all learners.”

Learning Support Educator | Korea International School

"Attend Jon's workshops if you want professional learning that is practical, research-based, and immediately useful for supporting multilingual learners… his workshops offer educators clear strategies, practical tools, and collaborative learning experiences that lead to stronger instruction and better outcomes for multilingual learners."

Consultant | The George Washington University and The Center for Applied Linguistics

“Every interaction you have with Jon feels intentional. He consistently responds in a way that is thoughtful, warm, and practical. Whether he’s collaborating with adults or supporting students, he creates an environment where people feel respected and supported.

He takes information and presents it in a way that is visually appealing and accessible to everyone. His work doesn’t just improve how materials look. It enhances the way people experience and understand information.”

Teacher | International School of Panama