Jeffrey Prado

Mr. Prado’s experience speaks to his belief in the power of experiential education and of building an intentional community of lifelong learners.  Mr. Prado was born in New Orleans, LA and, from an early age, was inspired by nature and the outdoors.  He went on to double major in geology and environmental studies at Sewanee: The University of the South on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, where he graduated with honors.

Following college, his path led him to travel around the West rock climbing, exploring cultural resources, and working in outdoor education. Mr. Prado quickly found his way to teaching, where he found a reinvigorated passion for connecting topics to the natural world.  Mr. Prado notes, “In my math classes, I have always strived to provide opportunities for hands-on learning while also teaching the underlying language of mathematics.”  Mr. Prado worked in several independent high schools teaching Algebra II, geometry, precalculus, and math III to students of varying academic backgrounds and experiences.  Mr. Prado is excited to bring real-world connections and experiential learning into the math classroom at the Renaissance School!

While teaching, Mr. Prado also served as a lead faculty member in outdoor trips and excursions.  These Mountain Classroom trips took him across the country exploring public land, studying geology and cultural resources, and teaching how to live in an intentional community. From speculating about natural arch formation in Arches National Park to canoeing the border of Mexico and the United States in Big Bend National Park with students, Mr. Prado lives and breathes experiential education.

Outside of the classroom, Mr. Prado enjoys trail running on the Rivanna Trail, reading about natural history, and spending time in nature. If you want Mr. Prado to go on a tangent in class just mention public lands, geology, or anything relating to woodworking or trees. He is excited to be joining the intellectual community at Renaissance School and is looking forward to connecting with this new group of students.