Jason Raia

About Jason Raia

Vice President of Teacher Programs at Founding Forward - a national civic education organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to participate in and uphold our system of self-government.Founding Forward’s work is guided by a belief in the importance of the founding principles established by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Founding Forward educates and inspires the leaders of today and tomorrow to carry these principles forward.With more than 30 years in education - as a classroom teacher, program developer and trainer, and regular speaker and writer on current events and trends. Currently most of my time is focused on providing high quality, in-person professional development for teachers focused on constitutional principles, American history, and civic responsibility.

Experience

1. Vice President of Teacher Programs

   Founding Forward

   Jun 2025 — Present · Valley Forge, PA, US

   Focused on providing the best, in-person, content-rich civic and history education professional development for teachers from across the country.

Education

• Boston College

  Graduate Studies, History of Philosophy

  1993 — 1995

• Boston College

  BA, Philosophy, Theology, Literature

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Program Management
• Research
• Staff Development
• Teaching
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Public Policy
• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• History
• Educational Leadership
• Editing
• Writing
• Civic Education