Jonathan W. Gerlach

Jonathan W. Gerlach has extensive experience in the field of education and business. Jonathan W. began their career in 2007 as an Elementary Science Department District Resource for Title I School for the School District of Hillsborough County. In 2011, they served as a 2011-2012 Einstein Capitol Hill Fellow for the U.S. Department of Energy, where they focused on STEM education, educational innovation, teacher effectiveness, and ESEA implementation. In 2012, they joined Discovery Inc. as a Global Consultant for STEM Initiatives, where they were the architect of Discovery Education's three STEM culture transformation systems. Jonathan W. also served as a Senior Manager Professional Development, developing and implementing professional development plans for school districts nationally. In 2018, Jonathan joined EVERFI as a Senior Director of Enterprise Account Management, leading a team supporting a multi-million dollar book of business. Jonathan W. also served as a Sr. Director Customer Success - Global STEM Partnerships, managing high level partnerships with corporate partners supporting STEM initiatives in schools. In 2021, Jonathan joined Legends of Learning as Senior Director, Partnerships & Business Development, leading sales and partner management for all of Florida and select top 25 sized districts across the nation. Jonathan W. doubled the footprint and revenue through new sales of key large accounts, and led strategy and operations for the territory from account management, marketing, and support. Additionally, Jonathan has served as a Global STEM Consultant and Keynote Speaker for GE-STEM Transformation Consulting since 2018, supporting districts and organizations through keynotes and customized professional development.

Jonathan W. Gerlach has a diverse educational background. Jonathan W. holds a Certification in STEM Leadership from Columbia University, a Master of Education (MEd) in STEM - Curriculum and Instruction from Adams State University, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Florida, and an Elem. Education from the University of South Florida. In addition, they hold a STEM Education certification from Teachers College of Columbia University, which they obtained in December 2015.