Jason McKenna
VP of Global Educational Strategy,
VEX Robotics
United States
Jason McKenna, VP of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, is a leading voice in STEM education and has over 20 years of experience as an educator and author. His book, What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom, is a practical guide for teachers delving into STEM, focusing on collaboration, problem-solving, and engagement in the classroom. At VEX Robotics, Jason oversees curriculum and integration for products like VEX IQ, VEX GO, VEX 123, and VEX V5/EXP, developing resources aligned with educational standards worldwide.
Before joining VEX, Jason McKenna taught in Pennsylvania, where he built professional development programs to support school districts’ STEM goals. His heavily research-driven approach emphasizes differentiated instruction to enhance student learning. This approach has been developed in collaboration with institutions like the University of Maryland and the University of Florida's CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education.
Holding a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from California University of Pennsylvania, Jason continually advocates for educators and policymakers to create meaningful learning experiences that address the needs of a 21st-century knowledge economy. His insights inspire teachers and guide students toward critical STEM competencies.
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