Jason Goodwin named assistant principal of Yokosuka Middle School
Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jason Goodwin as assistant principal of Yokosuka Middle School, effective January 19, 2025. Currently, Mr. Goodwin serves as assistant principal at Yokota High School.
Mr. Goodwin was born in Indiana and went on to attend the University of Southern Indiana, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2007. At USI, he became a founding father of Sigma Pi fraternity, held various leadership positions in numerous organizations, and received numerous accolades including being named President Medal finalist.
Upon graduation, Mr. Goodwin moved to Arizona to begin his career as a social studies teacher. While in Arizona, he taught various AP social studies courses, served as Title 1 Coordinator, Summer School Administrator, Junior State of America Summer Institute Program Director, and later as an assistant principal in Yuma, AZ. In 2014, he graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University with a master’s degree in Education Leadership – Principal K-12. After eleven years in Arizona, Mr. Goodwin joined DoDEA in 2018, joining the Pacific East District as an educator at Robert D. Edgren Middle High School in Misawa. Here, he served as interim principal, acting assistant principal, department chair, AP social studies teacher, Harvard Model Congress advisor, and chair of CSI. In 2021, Mr. Goodwin moved to Yokota High School, where he has served as assistant principal. During his time at YHS, PSAT and AP scores continued to rise, with YHS receiving the Platinum Award from College Board in 2023 and 2024.
Mr. Goodwin loves spending time with his wife and two young children, a son and daughter. Mr. Goodwin believes that inspiring students to collaborate, engage in inquiry, and foster the skills that prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st century is what education is about. Encouraging lifelong learning amongst his students has been the driving force behind his educational philosophy. Mr. Goodwin is excited to be part of the Yokosuka Middle School team and is looking forward to serving our military-connected families further in this new role.
