Dr. Jon Ram Mishra is the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary, Early Learning, and Federal Programs division at the Washington state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Dr. Mishra has worked in education for over 30 years at all levels in in various roles as a teacher, athletic coach/director, counselor, dean of students, assistant principal, principal, central office administration (HR, business, special services), and superintendent of schools. Over the past 4 years at OSPI, Jon as worked as director, executive director, and assistant superintendent. In his current role Jon oversees various federal and state program including Title I, Part A, Rural Ed, highly capable 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Learning Assistance Program as well as overseeing elementary education, and early learning.