PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Community School Corporation has named Aaron Esper as the new Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for North Central CTE.
Esper brings extensive experience in CTE programming, industry certifications, and dual credit initiatives. He has successfully led compliance efforts through evolving educational standards, including Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS). Under his leadership at his previous organization, industry-recognized certification attainment has grown by more than 1,000%, and early college and dual credit programs have expanded to the 95th percentile of college credits earned in Indiana.
In addition to his expertise in career and technical education, Esper has been instrumental in supporting English Language Learner (ELL) students, increasing the exit rate of students in ELL programming by 15% over two years. His leadership in grant writing has secured over $10 million in funding, directly benefiting students and educators.
Esper holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Purdue University, along with multiple building and district-level administration certifications, including experience in those areas, special populations, and CTE directly.
Throughout his career, he has served as a CTE Director, teacher, team leader, and administrator, developing innovative curriculum pathways and expanding access to underrepresented programs. His work has fostered strategic partnerships with universities and industry leaders, creating opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and career readiness.
“I’m looking forward to continuing the great tradition that the North Central CTE Cooperative has established in the last 40 years and finding ways to help grow and sustain it for the next 40,” said Esper.
Esper’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing CTE initiatives and expanding career pathways for students across North Central Indiana.
