Jeff is a long-time practicitioner and expert in restorative practices in the community and education fields. He began his career with the Center for Community Justice in Elkhart, Indiana and has worked in RP in Kansas, Indiana, New Mexico, and Virginia. He holds a BA in Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies from Goshen College and a Masters of Arts in Theology and Ethics from AMBS. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Peace in Costa Rica. He works at a mid-size middle school in Harrisonburg, VA as the restorative practices facilitator. Prior to this he was the RP Coordinator for Albuquerque Public Schools.