Jim Ford

Education Program Manager @National Park Service

St Paul, MN, US

Oversees parks\' Formal Education programs which serve thousands of students every year.• Coordinates with school districts, park program partners, and park staff to improve educational program offerings and increase participation.• Mentors, manages, and leads a team of 4 - 7 people, implementing trainings and ensuring continuity of information throughout teams.• Spearheads diversity and inclusion efforts, piloting programs that aim to engage local Native education groups and perspectives into education Programs.• Plans, facilitates, and evaluates teacher workshops each year, resulting in increased program participation and number of students served.• Develops and implements multi-year plans, timelines, roadmaps, and budgets for programs based on NPS, partners, and school district priorities.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor's degree

National Louis University

Secondary Teaching Certificate