Meet Our Team
Ohana Preparatory School is being built by a founding team of educators and leaders committed to the school's mission: real relationships, real-world learning, and a strong sense of belonging for every student.
Jason BedfordSenior Vice President, Kaplan, High School Segment
Elizabeth "Lettye" BurgtorfFounder & Executive Director, Ohana Institute
Andrea HouserExecutive Director of Enrollment, Ohana Preparatory SchoolJason brings more than 20 years of leadership in education technology, spanning strategic planning, product design, and client-facing teams. A former teacher in urban and suburban schools, he is committed to human-centered design and to teams that deliver real impact for students and educators.
Lettye founded the Ohana Institute in Inlet Beach, Florida, in 2011, growing it from a homeschool model built for her own children into a multi-sensory, purpose-built school. Drawing on her international upbringing, she has shaped a learning community where students discover their passions through experiential learning.
Andrea brings 20 years of educational experience spanning classroom teaching, international student recruitment, and admissions and marketing leadership for private K through 12 schools nationwide. Based in South Florida with deep ties to the Broward community, she helps families decide whether Ohana Prep is the right fit for their child's future.
Founding faculty
Hiring for Fall 2027
Ohana Prep is hiring its founding faculty: teachers who want to build a school around projects, advisory relationships, and a working design campus. Founding educators will be introduced here as they are confirmed.
Express interest
Send a resume and a note about what you'd build to admissions@ohanapreparatoryschool.org.
Be part of Ohana's founding class.
Applications open December 15, 2026. Join the waitlist to hear first about info sessions, showroom visits, and scholarship guidance.