CJ Watkins

Director of Admissions

PEL, BA

Education

CJ first attended the University of Illinois Urbana to earn his Bachelor of Arts specializing in liberal arts. Then, several years later, he earned his Professional Educator's license for the State of Illinois at Northern Illinois University. He is currently enrolled in a Masters of Data Science program via Eastern University to understand better how data-driven decision science can empower educators and professionals to help others more effectively.

Experience

CJ volunteered to tutor middle school students early in his college studies but went on to teach liberal arts, life skills, executive functioning, and many other subjects for 6 years within Fusion. He also ran the student social and academic programming on campus in the shared spaces as Director of Homework Cafe for 2 years before taking on his current role as Director of Admissions. He helped open the Oak Brook Campus in 2016 and considers it his home.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Became a late life data nerd and math enthusiast (never too late to learn)
  • Loves Woodworking and building computers, basically anything hands on and building
  • Holds the title of undefeated watermelon eating contest champ
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