It is said: “… if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!”
I have been fortunate to invest my career in solving problems and building educational products and programs – I have not “worked” many days at all!
How I Might Be Able to Add Value
Your Needs
I am always looking for the next mountain to climb in education. My consultancy, Accentuate Learning, allows me to scale resourcing to meet your needs if necessary.
Let’s Exchange Ideas
My specialties include science and math education, career readiness education, STEM, serious games, and EdTech. If you have a need or simply want to discuss these areas contact me!
Thought Leadership
I have presented and engaged many different groups of various sizes on both business ideas and academic topics. If there is a way I can help your event/organization let’s chat!
About Me
ALWAYS looking for the next mountain to climb!
Most Recently:
- Deal Advisor for investment firm conducting due diligence
- Served Second Avenue Learning as VP of Strategy and Innovation; continued Board Member
Somewhat Recently
- server multiple clients as a consultant in developing and implementing career education programs, researching and recommending market strategy, and performing instructional design functions
Recently:
- launched ~180 CTE courses, platforms and programs for all 50 high schools and launching 13 of the first statewide, virtual, public career academy programs
- led instructional design and launched of an innovative set of 60 virtual labs as part of an overall curriculum package that has been used successfully by tens of thousands over the past 6 years and saved millions of dollars in shipping costs
Before That:
- 30+ years of building products and programs
- served operational and lead roles in companies, startups, government organizations and school districts
- developed and launched innovative processes, product components, products and product line extensions both nationally and abroad
Some Specifics:
- has worked on and/or directed student and teacher facing modules and courses to programs that impact whole schools districts
- demonstrated expertise in teaching and learning, edtech, and product management
- worked with outstanding school districts, NASA, and innovative companies.
Seeking:
- opportunities to affect education at large scales (nationally or larger)
In His Spare Time:
Pat spends time with his wife, son and cat in the oldest city/settlement in the US: St. Augustine, FL. When they are free he enjoys time with his adult-children Catherine and Patrick.
Pat is a tournament level chess player and enjoys games like Elder Scrolls Online. A former coach,
Pat especially enjoys studying strategies in games and sports. He and his wife Anne are avid Pittsburgh Steeler fans.
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