Jonathan Lancaster

“Through my undergraduate experience, I was able to explore my academic interests, build lifelong friendships, and truly find my identity. Moreover, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study abroad in Denmark, which was an incredible experience and one that further expanded my horizons. Upon graduating with my undergraduate degree, I entered into my desired profession in education and truly saw how much Ramapo College prepared me for my career. Impressed and inspired, I then returned to Ramapo to obtain my Master of Arts in educational leadership. I am genuinely grateful for the faculty and staff at Ramapo who offered their guidance and support throughout my academic and personal career. Even today, my connections and relationship with my Ramapo professors have evolved into regular visits and guest speaking events in my classroom by Ramapo faculty and my previous professors. I want to extend my appreciation to Ramapo’s dedication to supporting students and equipping them with the tools to succeed.” – Jonathan Lancaster ’16 ’21 earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Psychology, and later a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Ramapo College. While at Ramapo, Jonathan earned the 2016’s History Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. He won a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching in 2022 and is a featured writer in Kappan Magazine, EdSurge, and NJEA Review.

Jonathan has published “The Teaching Mirror: Lessons Learned as a First-Year Teacher”, was selected as a New Leader’s Council Fellow and as a The New York Times Teaching Project Fellow, he was appointed to the Bergen County Human Relations Commission, and serves as the Federal Government Relations Co-Chair for the Bergen County Education Association. His research, “Daring to Discuss: Analyzing Engagement and Equity in High School Discussions” is pending publication. Jonathan is the Lead Teacher and Social Studies Teacher at Bergen County Technical High School.

Program:
DIS – Summer in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark