Jeffrey Benesch: Helping Bring Hands-On Learning into the Classroom

Jeff has melded his childhood passion for science with his desire to improve education, by helping Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT) to grow its programs. RAFT helps students learn math and science, through giving teachers the techniques and materials to provide hands-on learning experiences in the classroom. He initially led a pro bono growth strategy and now serves as Board Chairman. He plans to help RAFT expand in California and Colorado, enabling them to reach an additional 4000 teachers in the next 2 years. Previously, Jeff volunteered with InnVision, Silicon Valley’s largest provider of services to homeless and at-risk families. There, he created multiple events, such as one-day shelter makeovers where volunteers remodeled centers for homeless families and the mentally ill.