504 Fostering a love for reading in the digital era | Ramón Javier, George Jackson Academy

When was the last time you read for 30 minutes straight?
Uninterrupted? Ramon Javier, Head of School at George Jackson
Academy, joins Articulating to discuss the importance of literacy
in academic success, developing empathy, and building critical
thinking skills. Listen for strategies on how to foster a love
for reading not only for your scholar but also yourself! 


ABOUT RAMON


Ramón is a lifelong New Yorker, proud of his Afro-Latinx roots. A
member of Prep for Prep, Ramón graduated from The Hackley School,
Williams College, and received his Ed.M from Teachers College,
Columbia University. He worked for Prep for Prep, The TEAK
Fellowship, KIPP, Packer Collegiate, and The Trinity School in a
variety of leadership roles. He also served on the NYSAIS
Diversity Committee for six years. 


Ramón sits on the boards of the International Boys' Schools
Coalition, the New York State Association of Independent Schools.
He is also a  member of the Education Committee of the Grace
Church School Board of Trustees and sits on the Advisory Board of
Parents In Action. Ramón is in his third year as Head of School
at George Jackson Academy.


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