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Jake Heister possesses extensive experience in educational program evaluation and instructional leadership. Currently serving as an Internal Evaluator and Education Specialist for Oklahoma GEAR UP at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education since July 2015, Jake previously held the position of Director of Instructional Programs at Piedmont Public Schools from June 2013 to July 2015. Additionally, Jake worked as the Professional Development Network Coordinator at Canadian Valley Technology Center and held roles as Phase II Coordinator and Phase II Field Specialist at the K20 Center, University of Oklahoma. Jake holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision from the University of Oklahoma, earned in 2011, as well as a Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music from the same institution, completed in 2001.