Jason Stragand

Jason Stragand, Ed.D., currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hill University since November 2023, focusing on the preparation of Literacy Professionals within the Critical and Cultural Literacy Program. As Student Services Supervisor at Westmoreland Intermediate Unit since January 2019, Jason oversees a team that provides professional development in various educational support areas and manages programs for both public and non-public schools in Westmoreland County. Previously, Jason co-founded and served as Chief Academic Officer at I CAN SCHOOLS from July 2009 to June 2018, where responsibilities included instructional program leadership and curriculum alignment. Other roles include Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Reading, and a Reading Coach and Elementary School Teacher at various educational institutions. Jason holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from PennWest California and multiple Master's degrees related to education and curriculum supervision.