Donald Proffit

Trenton, NJ United States

Arts and Education Consultant

Education

Principal of Lawrence High School in New Jersey, until 2006, Don Proffit’s priorities were promoting a caring, inclusive, safe school community, and supporting academic rigor, diversity, and ethics. In the years leading up to his work in Lawrence, Mr. Proffit's innovative education initiatives included directing a "Fame" magnet high school in dance and theater and acting. Don's passion forming stronger communities has led him from Maine to Bali. He is a regional steward for The World Café, and the arts curriculum consultant for Asia Society’s International Studies Schools Network.