After years of interest in serving the Springfield School Board, Jason Shoemaker seized the opportunity in 2025 to represent the Region 1 Director seat and strengthen connections within the community. A Springfield resident since 2011, Jason is married and has two daughters in the district. His priority is ensuring that Springfield’s children remain safe and continue to receive a high-quality education for years to come.

Jason grew up in Bethlehem, PA, in the Lehigh Valley and earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University in 2006. Professionally, he has been with DuPont for over 15 years and currently serves as Global Supply Chain Manager for the Kevlar® brand. Jason values fiscal responsibility and is committed to ensuring the district operates efficiently and transparently, respecting taxpayers while prioritizing student success. His goal is to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and administrators to create a positive, effective learning environment that benefits every student.

Jason believes schools play a vital role in fostering community values by encouraging students to participate in service projects that promote empathy, responsibility, and collaboration. Through meaningful volunteer work, students learn the importance of contributing to the well-being of others and develop lifelong habits of civic engagement. This belief drives Jason’s own volunteer efforts at school events and his role as a youth soccer coach with Springfield FC.

Outside of his daughters’ sports and extracurricular activities, Jason enjoys family time at Phillies games and trips to the shore, along with Dewey Beach. He is an avid runner, having participated in numerous Broad Street Runs and Run for Heroes events, and enjoys working out at the new high school track with a neighborhood running group. You can also find him savoring great food at Saxer’s Pub during his daughters’ dance classes.