Aaron Cooke is a specialist on the Southern Oregon ESD’s School Improvement Team. Prior to this he held administrative positions as director, principal and coordinator at Oregon Connections Academy, Portland Public, Brookings-Harbor, Oregon Virtual Academy, and Linn Benton Lincoln ESD. He taught Social Studies, Math, Marketing and Computer Applications for Lebanon and Three Rivers Schools. Aaron holds Associate degrees in Criminal Justice/Social Work and Liberal Arts. He also earned Bachelor’s degrees in History and Education as well as his Master’s in Education from Western Oregon University. His administrative credentials are from Portland State University. Aaron currently serves as the Vice-President of the Oregon Digital Leaders Coalition and presents across the country on topics of virtual education. He is an avid hiker & camper who can often be found in the wild places of the Siskiyou and Coastal Ranges of Oregon