Jack graduated from St. Peter Chanel High School in Cleveland, Ohio and continued his education at The University of Toledo finishing a degree in mathematics education. After a few years educating urban children a business venture presented itself. Having the entrepreneurial spirit Jack delved into this adventure. Not feeling fulfilled to his core mission of helping urban children he decided to apply his business knowledge and educational drive to the school turnaround process. He returned to the classroom and completed his Masters in Administration from the University of Cincinnati. He was presented with an opportunity to turn around a low performing school and this is where the story begins.