Jon Santangelo
Co-founder of Chariot Global Education
Core beliefs: Charisma. Creativity.
Compassion. Competence. Commununity.
Award-Winning
University Lecturer. EdTech Geek. Strategic Consultant. International / Bilingual School Teacher & Coordinator.
Based in Asia for nearly two decades, Jon Santangelo is a senior international educator and consultant operating at the intersection of institutional leadership and EdTech innovation.
His career spans key strategic roles with high-impact platforms, including VIPKID (formerly the world’s largest online ESL tutoring network), KEATH.ai (pioneers in personalized AI assessment and diagnostic feedback), and Leading Education (a digital-first platform preparing elite students for Oxford and Cambridge admissions).
He is also the former spokesperson for China’s largest study-abroad industry association, where he scaled strategic marketing endeavors, and a U.S. J-1 visa exchange program with Southeast Asian institutions.
Educated across both American and British academic systems, Jon holds a BS in Communication from Appalachian State University and an MA in Education Management & Leadership (Distinction) from Keele University.
Teaching & Learning Resources
Resources for Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Global Studies & Communications English as a Second Language (ESL) Critical Thinking, Project-based Learning (PBL)
26 juillet 2025Read more...Target Audience: High School / Undergraduate Students Time Allotment: 90 minutes (can be adapted...5 juillet 2025Read more...LESSON PLAN Note: There is an article summary with real-life commenters below this lesson plan...Read more...The Zhongkao (中考), China’s high school entrance exam taken around age 15, is increasingly viewed...Read more...Why I Don’t Use A Smart Phone | Ann Makosinski | TEDxTeen English & Critical Thinking - viewing...17 décembre 2024Read more...Introduction Western culture seems to be changing how young people act. Some adults are...16 août 2024Read more...For GCE (Global Citizenship Education) Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and...13 juin 2024Read more...We as educators get it. The pressure to excel on the IELTS is immense. After all, a strong...11 juin 2024Read more...Overview Why is studying cross-cultural communication is important? Avoid misunderstandings ...Read more...Ever feel like "like" is your verbal crutch? You're not alone. As a recovering "like"-aholic...Read more...Overview: "The Day After Tomorrow" is a great movie for students to learn both English and Global...More Posts