CHICAGO, IL (September 13, 2024) -- Paxton/Patterson LLC (“Paxton Patterson”) is pleased to announce that Kevin J Fleming, Ph.D., has joined the Board of Directors. Dr. Fleming is the Founder and CEO of Catapult, where he leads a national professional development movement to make all education relevant.
“While we have had an illustrious history over the past 60 years, we are strategically poised for incredible growth and broader impact in the coming years,” said Paxton Patterson CEO Nate Schuessler. “It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Fleming to the Board as we provide the best hands-on, future preparation to an increasing number of learners across America.”
Dissatisfied with the status quo, Dr. Fleming has dedicated over two decades to advancing education as a faculty member and higher education administrator (Dean and College Vice President). An acclaimed keynote and TEDx speaker, he is the author of four books, and Fleming has produced multiple, viral animation videos starting with Success in the New Economy. Fleming launched Catapult in 2001 to help advance the culture, mindset, and metrics within K-16 educational institutions. He has earned two bachelor’s degrees, a Master of Arts, an MBA, and a Ph.D., but it was his CTE industry certification in geographical information systems (GIS) that lifted him out of working poverty. Fleming is a passionate advocate for ensuring all students intentionally equip their potential and enter the labor market with a competitive advantage.
“I have been a huge fan of their self-directed, hands-on approach to career development for years,” stated Fleming. “Being mission-aligned makes it such a pleasure to work alongside the rest of the Board as Paxton Patterson continues to scale and assist learners in maximizing their potential."
About Paxton/Patterson
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, Paxton Patterson is a leading provider of career and technical education. The Company’s offerings serve the elementary, middle school, and high school markets and provide engaging, hands-on experiential learning environments and a turnkey offering, including lab design, digital curriculum, equipment, professional development, and ongoing educator support. The Company has a long history of serving the career and technical education market and has become the brand of choice for educators seeking to provide career exposure and pathways to success for all student types. For more information, please visit www.paxtonpatterson.com.
About Catapult
Catapult LPD (“Catapult”) is a professional development leader in career education. Catapult provides a growing catapult of relevant masterclasses to K-16 institutions at scale and hybrid support for a global community of education disruptors. Its focus on career-connected learning, the future of work, and career and technical education (CTE), provides its members a competitive advantage in advancing their programs and institutions forward faster. Content + Coaching + Community. For more information about Catapult, please visit www.CatapultMasterclass.com
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