Jason Swinehart
Principal
Jason Swinehart has been a part of the Connections Academy family since 2011 and brings a wealth of experience to his leadership role at Great River Connections Academy (GRCA). Prior to joining GRCA, he held a variety of roles at Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), including middle school math teacher, social studies teacher, and most recently, elementary assistant principal. During his time at OCA, Mr. Swinehart led initiatives to improve staff professional development, analyze student assessment data, and evaluate online instructional practices.
Before starting his career at Connections Academy, Mr. Swinehart earned a bachelor of arts degree in middle childhood education from Capital University, followed by a master of education degree in educational administration from Ashland University. He knew early on that he was destined to become an educator, having been inspired by the long line of educators in his family. Now at GRCA, he has the opportunity to share the award-winning curriculum of Connections Academy with students in Ohio.
“We recognize that every student learns different and has unique needs, which is why virtual education is an important option for many students. GRCA will provide Ohio students and families who need a different academic environment with a high-quality virtual school option.”