杰森插座 has been part of the Academy community for over 20 years, serving as a faculty member, Chair of the Music Department, Assistant Head of School, 主要, and Head of School.
As Chair of the Music Department, Patera oversaw the development and implementation of several innovative curricular projects, including award-winning programs in music composition and jazz performance. Under his leadership in the administration, the school’s academic program has grown and flourished.
A jazz pianist and drummer, Patera is a summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied arranging and contemporary writing. He also founded the college’s newspaper 槽, now in its 20th year of publication. Patera also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for excellence in teaching.
For Your Consideration
In recognition of the beginning of Black History Month, I’m taking some time today to reflect on one of my musical heroes.
For nearly 20 years before I became The Academy’s Head of School, I maintained a grueling roster of private piano students at my studio in the suburbs. Over the years, I had hundreds of students, and many developed into virtuoso musicians, won major scholarships and awards, and became successful professionals.我是 不 a virtuoso musician. My students excelled because I was able to help them develop 动力.
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Check out 杰森插座 and Zachary Jeppsen (Dance ‘18) featured in Chicago Tribune!
Head of School 杰森插座 was on Fox 32 Chicago discussing remote learning.
Head of School 杰森插座’s year-end advice to seniors, featured in the Chicago Tribune