Aaron-Paula Thompson

Aaron-Paula Thompson, M.Ed., is an experienced professional in education and museum outreach, currently serving as an Outreach Educator at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation since September 2023 and as an Evaluation Research Assistant at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts since March 2022. With a background that includes roles such as Executive Director at The Poe Museum and Principal Learning Consultant at Building APTitude, Aaron-Paula has extensive expertise in instructional design, program development, and visitor engagement. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Teaching & Learning with Technology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Professional Certificate in Museology from John Tyler Community College, complemented by a bachelor's degree in Geography from James Madison University. Aaron-Paula has a proven track record of creating meaningful educational experiences across various historical and cultural settings.