Jarin Jaffee Taking the Extra out of Extracurriculars

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Filmed October 2016
at the Koch Immersive Theater, Evansville Museum
12:14

Let’s flip the school day! Extracurriculars are critical to developing 21st Century skills, however they are often overlooked in favor of standardized tests and “college prep” academics. Let’s reimagine how we use time in school by mainstreaming sports, the arts, clubs, internships and more to make education fun and enable students to be the global leaders of tomorrow.

Jarin Jaffee

Head of School, Evansville Day School

As Head of School at Evansville Day School, Jarin Jaffee is one of the youngest independent school leaders in America. Throughout his 15-year career, Jarin’s work in education has run the gamut, giving him a unique and comprehensive perspective on effective education practices.