Positive Education Program
John Sesek has extensive work experience in finance and administration. John started their career as an Accounting Manager at the Cuyahoga County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board from October 1990 to October 1992. John then worked at EDEN as the Director of Finance and Administration from July 1995 to July 1998. After that, they joined the Positive Education Program as the Chief Financial Officer, starting in July 1998.
John Sesek attended Columbia University from 1972 to 1976, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History. John then went on to pursue their Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree in Community Based Non-Profit Organizations at the University of San Francisco, from 1978 to 1983. In 1986, John Sesek studied Accounting at Northwestern University, where they stayed until 1989. In 1990, they briefly attended Cleveland State University to pursue Auditing, although it is unclear whether they obtained a degree from there.
Positive Education Program
Dr. Nicholas Hobbs, the architect of Re-ED philosophy that guides PEP, once wrote that young people have a “tremendous desire to learn and to do well.” At PEP, we take that sentiment to heart and build upon the existing strengths of children and families, helping them replace self-defeating beliefs and behaviors with resiliency, knowledge, communication skills and confidence. PEP teacher-counselors develop trusting relationships with young people that help them heal, grow and ultimately thrive. PEP embraces an organizational mindset – The Sanctuary Model – that fosters therapeutic environments where supportive relationships can blossom. Also, as a Phase 1 certified NMT site through The ChildTrauma Academy, PEP is committed to understanding and overcoming the significant trauma and chronic stress experienced by many of the children we serve. As one of Ohio’s largest non-profit agencies committed to children, PEP positively impacts the lives of more than 2,500 children and their families each year. Founded in 1971, PEP provides services in the following areas: Integrated Special Education & Mental Health; Early Childhood; Autism; Community Support; and Consultation & Training. PEP operates many programs including six PEP Day Treatment Centers, PEP Early Childhood Plus, PEP Assist and PEP Connections.