Jonathan Sprague

Director of Education & Credentialing @American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Chicago, IL, US

Directs the activities of the Admissions and Credentials Board examination for the Associate Fellow and Fellow credentials; strategically develops a compelling vision, goals, and operation for the credentialing program while providing guidance, vision, leadership, and management to the Board of Trustees. Directs the activities of the Education Division strategically working on the identification, development, and evaluation of the education programs for the membership-Strategy and business development; program development and delivery, and quality improvement-Leadership and direction for the development team-Strategic plan development and enhancement-Effective planning and budgeting for the department-Manages Credentialing Coaches program-Develops examination preparation materials-Directs credentialing activities at the Annual Meeting-Monitors, maintains, and adheres to the compliance standards of AGD PACE and ADA CERP for all CE programs-Analyzes needs assessment data and program evaluations to identify educational learning gaps as they relate to the strategic plan-Oversees the development and management of continuing education for the Annual Conference, District Meetings, stand-alone courses, online education and other joint sponsored organizations-Serves as subject matter expert for cutting edge education initiatives, design, and learning formats-Provides leadership and direction for the education and meetings department team by communicating a strategic vision, establishing effective planning, budgeting, and maintaining an efficient organizational structure-Works in conjunction with the Meetings Manager to identify education placement for programs-Collaborates with the marketing and communication team on content marketing strategies for all continuing education offerings-Liaises with Education Oversight Committee, MaxiCourse Committee, task forces, and Board of Directors on educational programs.

MacMurray College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biology

Purdue University

Master of Science - MS, Biology

Indiana University School of Dentistry - Indianapolis

--, Dentistry